Last time I presented some results from the pilots who took the Aircrew Stress Study survey . The discussion focused on brief stressful events, not chronic stressors. Those brief stressful events that can occur during any civilian air transport...
Topics: Aircrew Stress Study, airline crews, corporate crews, occupational stress, pilots, stressful events

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In my previous post, I introduced the topic of 'hassles in the air' -- the kinds of stressful events that can happen to people who work in the civilian air transport industry on any trip. I'm talking about events of relatively brief duration.
Topics: Aircrew Stress Study, occupational stress, pilots, stressful events

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'Stress' is a term that can mean many things. It can be of the physical variety -- too hot, too cold, to damp, too dry -- too much exertion, not enough rest. It can be of the emotional variety -- worries, concerns, disappointments,...
Topics: Aircrew Stress Study, background notes, cabin crew, flight attendants, occupational stress, pilots, stressful events

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When people hear that I have been studying stress in the lives of people who fly for a living, they often ask, "So what is the most stressful thing about flying jobs?" If they want to hear something specific, I have to begin my reply with...
Topics: Aircrew Stress Study, cabin crew, flight attendants, occupational stress, pilots

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We've all been told again and again that our habits can affect our health and well-being. Eating a well-balanced diet, minding our weight, and getting regular exercise are supposed to be good for us. Habits like smoking, drinking too much,...
Topics: aircrew health, Aircrew Stress Study, alcohol use, caffeine use, exercise, habits, nicotine use, obesity

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