MED 8.2.9 VIGILANCE DURING OPS SHIFTS

MED 8.2.9 VIGILANCE DURING OPS SHIFTS

There are times, especially during night shifts, where the traffic volume/demand is low. During periods with light stimulation, monotony can occur. Combine monotony with the fatigue that most will experience on a night shift and it can lead to less … Continued
Report of Sub-Committee Medical

Report of Sub-Committee Medical

26TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Nairobi, Kenya, 27-30 April 1987 WP No. 25 Report of Sub-Committee Medical Introduction Controlling of air traffic is stressful. As the controller is the crucial link in aviation his/her medical fitness is vital to air safety. Air … Continued
Cognitive Processes in Air Traffic Control

Cognitive Processes in Air Traffic Control

55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Las Vegas, USA, 14-18 March 2016 WP No. 303 Cognitive Processes in Air Traffic Control Presented by PLC Summary The air traffic controller profession has great demands on the cognitive functioning of the brain. What makes it … Continued
Electro Magnetic Hyper Sensitivity

Electro Magnetic Hyper Sensitivity

52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Bali, Indonesia, 24-28 April 2013 WP No. 162 Electro Magnetic Hyper Sensitivity Presented by PLC Summary Following a case of an ATCO that was diagnosed with EHS – Electromagnetic Hyper Sensitivity, this working paper will describe what … Continued
Review of IFATCA Policy Regarding ATCO Recruitment & Selection

Review of IFATCA Policy Regarding ATCO Recruitment & Selection

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: C.6.6 – WP No. 157 Review of IFATCA Policy Regarding ATCO Recruitment & Selection Presented by PLC Summary Member Associations (MAs) in some regions are currently facing serious issues … Continued
Night Shift Paralysis in Air Traffic Control

Night Shift Paralysis in Air Traffic Control

27TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 26-29 April 1988 WP No. L003 Night Shift Paralysis in Air Traffic Control Introduction Night Shift paralysis has the effect of temporary incapacitation – even though the subject can both see and hear … Continued
Ageing Air Traffic Controllers: Consequences on Job Performance

Ageing Air Traffic Controllers: Consequences on Job Performance

55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Las Vegas, USA, 14-18 March 2016 WP No. 302 Ageing Air Traffic Controllers: Consequences on Job Performance Presented by PLC Summary The aim of this paper is to summarise the potential effects of ageing on air traffic … Continued
Sleep Apnea and Obesity

Sleep Apnea and Obesity

53RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Gran Canaria, Spain, 5-9 May 2014 WP No. 161 Sleep Apnea and Obesity Presented by PLC Summary This paper considers the relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Obesity, regarding FAA’s intentions for new policy checking overweight … Continued
Fatigue in ATC

Fatigue in ATC

27TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 26-29 April 1988 WP No. L004 Fatigue in ATC Introduction This paper is intended to examine the condition of fatigue in ATC, to identify the causes of this condition and to suggest ways … Continued