ED Decision 2023/023/R
TRAINING SYLLABUS FATIGUE MANAGEMENT TRAINING
The training syllabus should contain the following:
(a) applicable regulatory requirements for flight, duty and rest;
(b) the basics of fatigue including sleep fundamentals and the effects of disturbing the circadian rhythms;
(c) the causes of fatigue, including medical conditions that may lead to fatigue;
(d) the effect of fatigue on performance;
(e) fatigue countermeasures;
(f) the influence of lifestyle, including nutrition, exercise, and family life, on fatigue;
(g) familiarity with sleep disorders and their possible treatments;
(h) where applicable, the effects of long-range operations and heavy short-range schedules on individuals;
(i) the effect of operating through and within multiple time zones;
(j) the crew member responsibility for ensuring adequate rest and fitness for flight duty; and
(k) the optimum use of sleep opportunities, in particular before crew reporting for night duties or late finish duties, and during an FDP with in-flight rest.
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