Interventions to support the management of work-related stress (WRS) and wellbeing/mental health issues for commercial pilots

Cahill, Joan; Cullen, Paul; Gaynor, Keith

doi:10.1007/s10111-019-00586-z

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“…Like other remote and shift workers, pilots experience many physical, emotional, and environmental stressors [7]. Recent research indicates that given the demands of the job (i.e., anti-social work hours, disturbed sleeping patterns/fatigue, etc.)…”

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“…Recent research indicates that given the demands of the job (i.e., anti-social work hours, disturbed sleeping patterns/fatigue, etc.) and nature of the work (i.e., sedentary work, with little or physical activity, mix of high and low stress periods, isolation), pilots are potentially more at risk for developing mental health issues [7].…”

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“…Many in the industry feel that these recommendations do not go far enough. In the effort to prevent another Germanwings tragedy, there has been insufficient attention on the promotion of positive wellbeing and coping [7]. Arguably, a more holistic and preventative approach to promoting positive wellbeing [7,11], along with peer support services [13][14][15], is required.…”

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“…Recent research investigating the use of stress coping behaviors in pilots found that nearly 60% of the pilots were using coping mechanisms to manage work-related stress (WRS) and its impact on wellbeing [7,8,16]. The use of certain coping mechanisms such as sleep management and taking physical exercise were found to be associated with lower depression severity levels [16].…”

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“…Aspects of the first two parts of this research have been reported in earlier papers. This includes a subset of the pilot wellbeing behavior model (i.e., preliminary lived experience model and impact scenarios) [7,8] and the high-level requirements for new tools supporting pilot wellbeing management at both pilot and airline levels [7]. Accordingly, this paper reports on the outcomes of the latter three parts (i.e., parts 3, 4, and 5).…”

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The Requirements for New Tools for Use by Pilots and the Aviation Industry to Manage Risks Pertaining to Work-Related Stress (WRS) and Wellbeing, and the Ensuing Impact on Performance and Safety

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Work is part of our wellbeing and a key driver of a person’s health. Pilots need to be fit for duty and aware of risks that compromise their health/wellbeing. Recent studies suggest that work-related stress (WRS) impacts on pilot health and wellbeing, performance, and flight safety. This paper reports on the advancement of new tools for pilots and airlines to support the management of WRS and wellbeing. This follows from five phases of stakeholder evaluation research and analysis. Existing pre-flight checklists should be extended to enable the crew to evaluate their health and wellbeing. New checklists might be developed for use by pilots while off duty supporting an assessment of (1) their biopsychosocial health status and (2) how they are coping. This involves the advancement of phone apps with different wellness functions. Pending pilot consent, data captured in these tools might be shared in a de-identified format with the pilot’s airline. Existing airline safety management systems (SMS) and flight rostering/planning systems might be augmented to make use of this data from an operational and risk/safety management perspective. Fatigue risk management systems (and by implication airline rostering/flight planning systems) need to be extended to consider the relationship between fatigue risk and the other dimensions of a pilot’s wellbeing. Further, pending permission, pilot data might be shared with airline employee assistance program (EAP) personnel and aeromedical examiners. In addition, new training formats should be devised to support pilot coping skills. The proposed tools can support the management of WRS and wellbeing. In turn, this will support performance and safety. The pilot specific tools will enable the practice of healthy behaviors, which in turn strengthens a pilot’s resistance to stress. Healthy work relates to the creation of positive wellbeing within workplaces and workforces and has significant societal implications. Pilots face many occupational hazards that are part of their jobs. Pilots, the aviation industry, and society should recognize and support the many activities that contribute to positive wellbeing for pilots. Social justice is a basic premise for quality of employment and quality of life.

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Section: Introduction To the Problemmentioning

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Section: Introduction To the Problemmentioning

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Section: Introduction To the Problemmentioning

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The effect of job stress on the quality of life of commercial pilots: Testing the mediating effects of mindfulness and job satisfaction

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The commercial pilots responsible for aircraft and passenger safety are exposed to various environmental job stresses. This study investigates the relationship between job stress and the quality of life of commercial pilots, and examines the mediating effects of mindfulness and job satisfaction in the relationship between job stress and quality of life. The results show that the job stress aced by commercial pilots has a negative impact on quality of life, and that mindfulness and job satisfaction partially mediates this stress. However, despite the mediating effects of mindfulness and job satisfaction, there is a need for a way to reduce job stress more directly. These results indicate the need for various strategies, including direct and indirect methods, to reduce job stress among commercial pilots, as this is directly related to safety.

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Using Emerging Technologies to Support Wellbeing and Resilience for Pilots and Enabling the Assessment of Wellbeing Risk in Airline Safety Management Systems

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Interventions to support the management of work-related stress (WRS) and wellbeing/mental health issues for commercial pilots

Cited by 24 publications

References 33 publications

The Requirements for New Tools for Use by Pilots and the Aviation Industry to Manage Risks Pertaining to Work-Related Stress (WRS) and Wellbeing, and the Ensuing Impact on Performance and Safety

The Requirements for New Tools for Use by Pilots and the Aviation Industry to Manage Risks Pertaining to Work-Related Stress (WRS) and Wellbeing, and the Ensuing Impact on Performance and Safety

The effect of job stress on the quality of life of commercial pilots: Testing the mediating effects of mindfulness and job satisfaction

Using Emerging Technologies to Support Wellbeing and Resilience for Pilots and Enabling the Assessment of Wellbeing Risk in Airline Safety Management Systems

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