Mobility Aircrew Fatigue Perceptions and Mitigation Strategies

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Mobility aircrew operate in unique, high-tempo environments resulting in susceptibility to fatigue. In the current study we examined fatigue perceptions and mitigation strategies before and during mission execution with questionnaires from 44 volunteers from a US Air Force air mobility squadron. Results suggest that fatigue is a serious safety-of-flight concern for the community; however, crews generally did not reference the available fatigue risk management (FRM) tool for missions. Aircrew member characteristics were associated with differences in fatigue-related perceptions and mitigation strategies. Crews used various personal fatigue mitigation strategies and had habitual stimulant and depressant consumption during missions based on daily routines. We discuss implications of these findings for FRM tools.