Flight Fatigue Experienced By Pilots

Flight Fatigue Experienced By PilotsFlight Fatigue Experienced By PilotsFor years, pilot fatigue has been a real issue. Airline pilots, as well as cargo, corporate and charter pilots, can all face fatigue while on the job. While pilot fatigue can be common and overlooked, it poses a very troubling threat to aviation safety and should be taken seriously. There is a long history of debates between regulatory agencies, airline pilots and unions, and aircraft operators over pilot fatigue issues. Today, the issue is still being argued as the industry tries to find a common solution to decrease the risks associated with fatigue. The Problem With Pilot Fatigue Pilot fatigue has been a real problem since the beginning of air travel. Charles Lindbergh fought to stay awake on his record-breaking 33.5-hourtransatlantic flight from New York to hauptstadt von frankreich on the Spirit of St. Louis. Long-haul pilots have reported falling asleep at the controls. Cargo pilots that fly at night fa ce fatigue from challenging the bodys natural internal clock. The Lindbergh flight provides a great example for the real issue today fatigue is an acceptable risk and one that isnt given enough credit. Lindbergh flew from New York to Paris without falling asleep. Similarly, pilots, today get away with flying tired all the time. If you ask an average pilot how much sleep he got the night before a flight, its probably on par with the average American, which is about six and a half hours. It might be an acceptable amount of sleep if you have a desk job. But the additional stressors of a pilots 10-hour workday, long commutes, lengthy flights, terrible airport diets, long layovers in airport lounges, and potential jet-lag increase operational risks for pilots. One more thing pilots, like everyone else,face unique family situations, financial stressand other life stressoutside of work. In general, your average pilot might be physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted when he takes th e controls. But time after time, the plane takes off and lands without incident, making fatigue a somewhat socially acceptable risk in the aviation world. Causes Obviously, fatigue is caused by lack of sleep. But its not always that simple. It can manifest acutely, such as after a runner completes a marathon, or over time, which we may know as burnout. Here are some specific causes of fatigue Lack of quality sleepSleep disturbancesInterruption of circadian rhythmMental or emotional stress (such as family problems, anxiety, or check ride stress)Physical exertion, such as heavy exercisePoor health, including dehydration or poor diet Specifically, fatigue in pilots can be caused, or amplified by, the following Commuting some pilots start their day 2-3 hours earlier than others to commute to work. Some have to drive a long distance to the airport more often, though, a pilots commute is because he doesnt live near his home base at all, and he must fly in from a different airport, add ing hours to the beginning of his day.Layovers at airports sometimes pilots will have a 12-hour layover at an airport, where they are meant to rest. Instead, some choose not to sleep, or otherwise cant get to sleep. They watch TV, check email, or catch up with old friends and might get a few hours of sleep before their next flight departs. Jet-lag More apparent with long-haul pilots,jet-lag can be a big problem when it comes to pilot fatigue. Most operators give ample time for pilots to adjust to jet lag, but the body does go through stress when its circadian rhythm is interrupted, making it hard for pilots to sleep when they need to, and difficult for them to stay awake later when they need to.Night flying Cargo pilots, especially, deal with fatigue when flying lengthy routes at night due to the imbalance of the bodys natural circadian rhythm. This will be especially true for those pilots that have varying schedules or alternate day and night shifts. Monotonous tasks Pilots that fl y the same aircraft on the same routes into the same airports daily are prone to boredom fatigue. Symptoms Falling asleepYawningPoor visual acuityFeeling sluggish or drowsyDecreased reaction timeDecreased concentration Effects Lack of motivationPoor performance of tasksForgetfulnessPoor judgmentDiminished decision-making skills, including making rash decisions or lack of making a decision at allThe ultimate risk of pilot fatigue is an aircraft accident and potential fatalities, such as the Colgan Air crash that occurred in early 2009. Nine hours into his 33-hour flight, Charles Lindbergh wrote in his journal that, ...nothing life can attain, is quite so desirable as sleep. He goes on to record the many effects fatigue had on his flight, including falling asleep with his eyes open and his aircraft getting out of control. Fatigue is a very real problem for flight crews. While the FAA and aviation operators can help mitigate the risks of pilot fatigue through education, changes to flight hour limitations and other fatigue management programs, the ultimate responsibility of fatigue management lie with pilots themselves.

Why its better to be human than to be right

Why its better to be human than to be rightWhy its better to be human than to be rightSometimes its better to be kind than to be right. We do not need an mit niveau mind that speaks, but a patient heart that listens. - Gautama BuddhaOur mind loves being right.A student went to his meditation teacher and said, My meditation is horrible I feel distracted I cant focus, Im constantly falling asleep. Its just horribleIt will pass, the teacher said.A week later, the student came back to his teacher. My meditation is wonderful I feel so aware, so focused, so peacefulIt will pass, the teacher replied.We get stuck in the desire to be right. And expect things to be perfect. However, things change over time. Thats the teaching of this zen story. How does it feel to be wrong? It doesnt.The realization that we are wrong is what actually hurts.Being right is overrated, especially when the price you pay for it, is being unkind, impatient and insensitive - you forget to be human.The trouble with ri ght or wrongWe look into ur hearts and see objectivity we look into our minds and see rationality we look into our beliefs and see reality. - Kathryn SchulzBeing right puts us in scrutinizing mode we are looking for evidence to prove other people wrong rather than accepting lifes imperfections.We oversimplify reality. But not everything can be divided into right or wrong.We forget we are subjects. We see reality through a subjective lens. No matter how smart or logic you are, your mind plays a role in filtering your experience.We fear being wrong. We believe if we are wrong theres something wrong with us. We become the mistake.We think wrong is a destination, not a journey. Things are fluid. Remember what happened to the meditation student his practice fluctuated from one extreme to the other.We pay a very high price. The mandate to be always rights adds immense stress. Your brain is under constant pressure either justifying your thoughts or hiding your flaws.We stop listening to ot hers. The belief of being always right assumes that everyone else is wrong. When you own the truth, you stop trying to understand other peoples points of view.Resistance to being wrong paralyzes your understanding.Kathryn Schultz, the author of Being Wrong, identified three major assumptions we make to convince ourselves that we are rightIgnorance Assumption We believe that others are uneducated or lack the information that we have. Thats why they are wrong. If we share our knowledge, they will stop being ignorant.Idiocy Assumption Other people have the same information as we do, but they cant put the pieces together. They are not as smart as we are. Thats why they are wrong.Evil Assumption We operate under the premise that others know the truth (and know we are right) but are distorting it. They are wrong on purpose - they want to cause evil.Thats the herausforderung with being right always we assume other people are wrong. They are either ignorant, idiots or just want to cause co nfusion or harm. When you play the blaming game, you stop considering the possibility that you might be the one whos wrong.No one wins the being right battleSometimes it is better to lose and do the right thing than to win and do the wrong thing. - Tony BlairBeing always right is a mask we wear its anything but authentic, as I wrote here.Being right is a paradox its built on a wrong assumption that things are objective. Reality is a by-product of our perception. We all watch the same world but observe different things. Thats the magic of being human - we are continually being challenged by others viewpoints.We live in an era of information abundance. Theres enough information to prove any theory right or wrong. Thats how science has been evolving since its beginning. Any new theory proves the former one wrong. Once we adopt a new method as correct, the former one turns into wrong.Right and wrong are fluid concepts they mutate through time and individual perspectives.We are good at manipulating data and arguments to validate our truth. Thats precisely how our brains are wired. We focus on listening and identifying the information that confirms our beliefs. We dont seek to learn, but to make a point.This mental delusion is called Confirmation Bias - We see what we believe, as I wrote here.The denial journeyIf you are afraid of being lonely, dont try to be right. - Jules RenardSelf-defined wrongologist Kathryn Schulz coined the term Error Blindness. As she explains in this TED Talk We dont have an internal cue to know that we are wrong about something until its too late.The expert also describes a cultural reason. In elementary school, we are taught that failing is associated to dumbs. As we grow up, we reinforce the notion that people that make mistakes are a failure. Thats why we focus our energy into NOT making errors ourselves.Becoming a Zero Mistake person is the delusional mindset behind why we want to be always right. Perfectionism is the worst enemy of change, as I wrote here.This delusional mindset goes through three different phases.leiter 1 We are wrong but dont realize it yetWe assume that we are right. We dont care about double checking facts or challenging our beliefs. We feel confident because we believe we own the truth.Phase 2 We realize that we are wrongEither by doing introspection or because new evidence is presented by others, we come to learn that we are wrong. This makes us feel vulnerable we are not perfect, shall we let others know that we made a mistake?Phase 3 We deny being wrongBeing right or wrong turns into a battle. We feel under scrutiny. We become defensive because we feel under attack. Even if you win the being right battle, deep inside you, you know you are wrong. Its a lose-lose situation.You burned bridges, created friction with others, just to make your point. Thats because you allowed your ego to take over.Eckhart Tolle said Needing to be right is a form of violence.The desire to impose our ideas is anything but freedom. It can range from being stubborn or inflexible to trying to dominate others by believing that we hold the truth, not others.Believing that one is always right is intellectual bullying.The upside of being wrongDoubt is a skill. Credulity, by contrast, appears to be something very like an instinct. - Kathryn SchulzWe default to being right all the time. Realizing that we can be wrong takes practice. Its an ability that needs to be nurtured. It starts by acknowledging that we are human. If others make mistakes, its unrealistic to believe you wont. Also, things will pass as it happened in the meditation zen story.Being wrong has many benefits.You accept your vulnerability. When you recognize that you are not perfect, you release a lot of pressure. Instead of trying to pretend something you are not, you become mora aware of your flaws. Once you understand your weaknesses, you can work on improving your act.You embrace a learning mind. Things change, information evol ves, the world is anything but static. Learning is a lifelong experience. Your ability to learn is the most important skill you have. To embrace a learning mind, you need to let go of a right or wrong approach.You open new possibilities. To err is to wander. Discovery means finding something unexpected or unknown, not something specific you were looking for. When you stop judging, you start discovering.You prioritize self-growth over your reputation. Your ego is your worst enemy, not being wrong. When you realize that your true-self, not your reputation or image, is what matters, you can tear off your masks.You dont need to prove anything. Thats the most important realization to let go of being always right.Practice being wrongIgnorance is a fine line that separates right and wrong. - Yash ThakurWhat you know imprisons you. Even worse, what you think you know, is what gets you stuck. Thats the dangerous side effect of being right all the time.Rightness is an illusion. Letting go of the attachment to-be-always-right requires self-awareness but, most importantly, to act against your instincts. Are you ready to challenge yourself? And to do things differently even if they feel wrong?The following small experiments will help you practice. Theres no right way to embrace a being wrong mindset. It takes humility and more courage than being right all the time. landsee what happens.Lose an argument on purpose. Concede defeat. Losing on purpose is liberating. You are more than winning. Experience how it feels being wrong (even if you are 100% convinced that you are not). It hurts, but its a powerful way to exercise empathy and walk in someone elses shoes.Support a decision you disagree with. Let someone else make a decision, especially one makes you feel uncomfortable. However, dont just agree to disagree. But rather agree to experiment. Let go of the power of being a manager, a team leader or a parent. When you delegate authority, you also resign to always being right. Adopt an opposite belief as true. Choose one aspect of life that you hold yourself as the absolute truth. It can be politics, religion, sex, education, whatever you hold strong. Now change your belief to the opposite. And for a week or so, experiment seeing the world, the news, and others through a lens that is the opposite of the one you normally apply. How does it feel? What have you discovered? What were you missing? The purpose is not to change your beliefs but to make sure they are not blinding you either.Prioritize being compassionate over being right. Giving up rightness is not easy. It creates suffering. The same happens to the other person when you want to win an argument at any cost. Realize when minimizing other persons pain is more important than your win. Some items in life are not that critical. Being compassionate matters more than being right. Be open to change your mind. Our beliefs and ideas change through time. Give yourself permission to evolve your thoughts. Don t get stuck into what you thought welches right. Changing your mind with a purpose is not betraying who you are its personal growth.Letting go of a right-wrong mentality is not easy.However, being constantly fighting to make your point is strenuous and pointless.Be selective with your battles. Things will pass, but dont miss the opportunity to be kind. Being human is more important than being right.Upgrade your mindsetReceive my weekly Insights for Changemakers Sign Up NowDownload my free ebook Stretch Your Mind (a compilation of exercises to experiment beyond your comfort zone).- - - Gustavo Razzettiis a Change Instigator helping people and teams lead change. Get his new bookhere.Thispostwas originally published onMedium.

Top 10 Podcasts for Job Seekers to Listen to in 2019

Top 10 Podcasts for Job Seekers to Listen to in 2019 Top 10 Podcasts for Job Seekers to Listen to in 2019 Podcasts are so in right now. From true crime stories to economics, the world of podcasts is enormous. If you havent listened to job search podcasts, you should give it a try. Some of the top thought leaders in the career and job search space share their personal knowledge. Many also interview other experts in the field, providing multiple perspectives on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.While exploring current podcasts, I wanted to make sure each one on the list was the highest quality possibleboth in production and information offered. Each of these podcasts offers job seekers something different from the rest, hopefully giving every type of job seeker at least one new favorite job search podcast.1) The Voice of Job SeekersCareer consultant fruchtmark Anthony Dyson knows the modern job search better than almost anyoneplus, you can just tell hes cool by his laid-back demeanor. The to pics covered in his podcast, The Voice of Job Seekers, are likely the answers yure asking daily as a modern job seeker. Soak in all of fruchtmarks knowledge in episodes like, Give LinkedIn Recommendations More Respect and How Job Seekers Can Get Noticed Online.Average episode length 30 minutesAvailable on iTunes, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts?2) Find Your Dream JobMac Prichard interviews job search experts each episode who offer valuable tricks of the trade, for example, how to phrase career changes and gaps in your resume in an interview and why you need to think like a hiring manager. The level of expertise each interviewee brings to the table is unparalleled, and Macs casual but smart interview style proves his authority in this space.Average episode length 30 minutesAvailable on Apple Podcasts?Want more from Mac Prichard? We dont blame you Check out courses, books and weekly newsletters by Macs List.3) Career Cloud RadioCareer Cloud Radiomight just be the podcast on this list with the largest cult following. With more than 11 years worth of episodes available for download, you can binge listen and find out what all the fuss is about Founded by Chris Russell, Career Cloud Radio is now hosted by Justin Dux. Impressive job search experts (whose credentials are fully laid out at the start of each episode) give job seekers advice on hard-hitting topics like How to Appeal to Hiring Managers and How to Overcome Being Overqualified. One thing I love about this podcast is that even though episodes go as far back as 2007, the oldest showsstill offer advice that can be transferred to the current job search environment.Average episode length 30 minutesAvailable on iTunes and Google PlayCheck out Jobscan CEO James Hus appearance on Career Cloud Radio.4) Copeland CoachingAngela Copeland, expert career coach, leads listeners from the job search and through their careers. Listen to topics like Boomer Career Reinvention and How to Nail a Job Interview with experts in Angelas circle. This podcast is well-produced and the vibe is almost NPR-like. I find this particular show very easy to digest and actually tune into for the entire episode. Plus, there is such a wide variety of topics to keep listeners from getting boredAverage episode length 45 minutesAvailable on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Alexa Skill, Google Play, TuneIn, YouTube, Classic FeedI also highly recommend Angela Coplands TEDx Talk, How I Broke the Rules and Found My Perfect Job, to further your job search education.5) No B.S. Job Search Advice RadioWeve mentioned Jeff Altman before and I feel inclined to mention him again. His podcast covers unique topics that you wont find on any other podcast. For example, a favorite recent episode, How Do You Get a Job After Being Self Employed for 20 Years is a must-listen for anyone trying to transition back into the employee workforce. Jeff has a very no B.S. approach to his shows (obviously) but has a kind, understanding way of answerin g listener questions. In relatively short episodes, No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio covers each topic thoroughly.Average episode length 15 minutesAvailable on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher?6) Get Hired with Molly MapesMolly Mapes is a career coach and a recruiter, which makes her your best friend as a job seeker. In the Get Hired podcast, Molly answers the questions she hears most often from her own clients. She switches back and forth from the perspective of a career coach to that of a recruiter, giving listeners a well-rounded view of each topic. I love the way she talks to you like youre a friend, with a casual and understanding voice. A few of my favorite shows include Why is Job Searching So Hard? Tips to Get You Started and Why LinkedIn is Your Job Searching BFF.Average episode length 10 minutesAvailable on Apple Podcasts7) David Lawrence Recruitment ShowHeres a podcast for the anti-podcast listener. If you think you cant sit through a whole podcast episode without nodding off, The David Lawrence Recruitment show is for you. It features very short episodes with current expert tips. David Lawrence is the founder of Vine Resources, technology recruitment company. He covers topics like Do LinkedIn Recommendations Work? and Creating Your CV in a quick but efficient fashion. Listen to his show as youre starting your job search efforts for the day to give yourself an extra spurt of motivation and knowledge.Average episode length 5 minutesAvailable on Spotify, Apple PodcastsDavid Lawrence also hosts the Vine Resources podcast, where he interviews successful people in tech, media and more.8) Manager ToolsWhether youre searching for a managerial position or not, Manager Tools can help get you prepared. Listen to episodes like Case Study Interviews and Onboarding to get behind-the-scenes information on how the hiring process works. While exploring job search podcasts, I couldnt ignore this one. Founded by Michael Auzenne and Mark Horstman, it has nearly 1,000 reviews o n Apple Podcasts and a 4.5 rating. If you are hoping to be a manager, this podcast could become a favorite of yours even after your job search has come to an end. With over five years of shows available, there is no shortage of useful material.Average episode length 25 minutesAvailable on Apple Podcasts,If you enjoy Manager Tools, check out theirCareer Tools podcast next9) Talk Talent To MeWant to really find out what a recruiter wants? Rob Stevensons, Talk Talent To Me helps get you inside the head of the recruiter and learn their hiring strategies. This might not be every job seekers cup of tea, but I think its an awesome way to get ahead of the competition and gain insights that will help you now and in later job searches. For example, a recent episode covered the ways in which the interview process has changed in recent years. That is extremely useful information for a job seeker to haveAt Jobscan, one of the ways we learn the most about the job search process is by talking with recruiters, so I have learned the value of exploring this perspective first hand.Average episode length 45 minutesAvailable on Apple Podcasts, Google Play10)The Exclusive Career CoachLesa Edwards, Certified Job Search Expert, is the most upbeat, positive podcaster I came across (and we all know how much we need some motivation at certain points in our job search). She makes the job search approachable and even a little bit fun A few of my favorite episodes are Active vs. Passive Job Search Strategies and Taking Care of You During a Job Transition. Lesa concentrates on the facts of the job search, but also puts important weight on staying mentally and emotionally positive throughout.Average episode length 30 minutesAvailable on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher?Also check out our top people to follow on LinkedIn and top YouTube channels for job seekers.