Here are the main occupational health risks associated with working as a Aviation Professional, with prevention advice.
Flight crew are among the most radiation-exposed occupational groups. Long-haul pilots receive significantly more ionising radiation than ground workers, increasing cancer risk.
Transmeridian flying, night operations and irregular rosters severely disrupt sleep and circadian rhythms, causing chronic fatigue and long-term metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk.
Responsibility for passenger safety, regulatory pressure, fatigue and the psychological demands of aviation create significant occupational stress for pilots and cabin crew.
Cockpit and cabin noise, pressure changes and headset use cause hearing loss and ear barotrauma in aviation professionals over a career.
Long absences from home, irregular scheduling and time zone disruption make maintaining relationships and personal wellbeing extremely challenging in aviation.