Assessment of the Antecedents and Consequences of Job Stress of Pilots: Evidence From Nigeria

This study examines the antecedents and consequences of job stress among commercial pilots in Nigeria aviation sector. It investigates how occupational stressors, including work-to-family conflict, family-to-work conflict, regulatory demands, and socio-economic pressures, contribute to psychological strain, physical fatigue, and diminished performance. A descriptive-explanatory cross-sectional survey design was adopted, using stratified random sampling to ensure proportional representation across four occupational groups. Data from 105 respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression techniques. Findings indicate that age and work tenure moderately influenced stress outcomes, whereas gender and educational qualification showed minimal effects. Job stress was negatively associated with job satisfaction and organizational commitment, while positively linked to turnover intention. Pilots, as frontline decision-makers, reported comparatively higher physical and mental strain. The study recommends structured stress management interventions, strengthened regulatory oversight, implementation of fatigue risk management systems, and context-specific mental health and organizational wellness programs to enhance well-being and operational safety in Nigeria’s aviation industry.