Effects of Working Hours on the Adjustment Neuroticism, Flight Management and Well-being of Pilots

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Page: 26-33

M. L. Henriques and D. Patnaik (Department of Economics, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, K.K Birla Goa, Campus, Zuarinagar, Goa)

The objective of this study is to assess the effect of working hours on the adjustment neuroticism, flight management and general well-being in situational contexts for efficiency. Recent studies have measured the effect of working hours but the relationship between shifts and training years needs exploration. A sample of 180 aviation pilots was interviewed using a Personal Data Questionnaire for hours on duty, shifts undertaken and years of training. Responses were also recorded on the Adjustment Neuroticism Dimensional Inventory (ANDI), Flight Management Attitudes and Safety Survey (FMASS) and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and analysed using Linear Regression and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The findings of the study indicate significant differences as a result of working hours on adjustment neuroticism for situations in flight management and safety and moments of well-being of aviation pilots. The analysis reveals a positive predictor of the number of hours on duty as a result of shifts undertaken and training years. Working hours have a significant effect on the adjustment neuroticism, flight management and well-being of aviation pilots indicating a lack of recuperating time and decreased performance for next flight. The shifts undertaken and number of years at training also show a significant effect on working hours, indicating that mental, physical and emotional health depend on working hours for aviation pilots.