Exploring Fatigue in Aviation: Insights from Experts at CFS 2024 

At Communicating For Safety (CFS) 2024, a critical panel titled “Fatigue: An Aviation Challenge” brought together leading experts to discuss the impact of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance, emphasizing the risks it poses to aviation safety and work in high-stress environments. The session was moderated by NATCA AAT Analyst Dawn Johnson and featured Harvard Medical School Director of Sleep Medicine Dr. Charles Czeisler, NASA Ames Research Center Director of Fatigue Countermeasures Laboratory Dr. Erin Flynn-Evans, Former NTSB Board Member and NASA Ames Research Center Director Dr. Mark Rosekind, NATCA Human Performance Representative Aaron Katz, and FAA Human Performance Team Manager Stephanie Kreseen.

This panel underscored the importance of addressing fatigue as a significant factor in aviation safety, providing attendees with actionable strategies to manage this challenge effectively.