A-07-030
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Work with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association to reduce the potential for controller fatigue by revising controller work-scheduling policies and practices to provide rest periods that are long enough for controllers to obtain sufficient restorative sleep and by modifying shift rotations to minimize disrupted sleep patterns, accumulation of sleep debt, and decreased cognitive performance.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to collaborate with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association to address controller fatigue by updating work-scheduling policies and practices. The goal is to ensure rest periods are long enough for restorative sleep and to adjust shift rotations to reduce sleep disruption, sleep debt, and cognitive decline.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jan 11, 2016 |
| NTSB number | DCA06MA064 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).