Survey results conducted by the German pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit, involving over 900 pilots, are causing concern. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to the study, 93 percent of respondents stated that they have fallen asleep in the cockpit at least once during a flight. Katarina Düsseldorf, vice president of the union, emphasized that the problem is not just occasional short naps but a state of constant fatigue.
In the survey, 12 percent of pilots reported falling asleep almost every time, 44 percent regularly experience such situations, and 33 percent occasionally fall asleep. Additionally, 3 percent of respondents said they have experienced this only once, while 7 percent did not provide a clear opinion on the frequency of this occurrence.
The union considers this situation a serious problem and links it to staff shortages, increasing fatigue, and pressure from management. According to Düsseldorf, what was previously seen as a short-term recovery measure has now become a constant response to systemic pressure.
Although the survey is not considered fully scientifically authoritative, its results reveal an important issue that requires prompt action by airlines and responsible authorities. Since this situation could negatively affect flight safety, it is necessary for the responsible organizations to develop measures to address the problem.
