Pillar 03 · 6A System · Operator Summary
ALERTNESS
Sleep & Recovery · Air Aviation Academy
"Your pilots are operating in a regulatory environment that manages fatigue by counting hours. But hours in bed are not the same as hours of sleep."
The ALERTNESS Module — Air Aviation Academy 6A System
Fatigue is a contributing factor in the majority of aviation incidents. EASA, FAA, and UK CAA all mandate rest periods — but none of them teach pilots how to sleep. The ALERTNESS module fills that gap with a four-part system covering circadian rhythm, roster sleep strategy, jet lag management, and hotel sleep environment — backed by 75 peer-reviewed references and aligned with all three regulatory frameworks.
17 hrs
awake = 0.05% BAC cognitive impairment — legal to fly, but impaired
24 hrs
awake = 0.10% BAC — above the legal driving limit in most countries
90 min
sleep cycle — cutting short eliminates disproportionate REM
48 hrs
layover threshold — stay on home time below, shift to local above
4 Sub-Modules — One for Every Challenge
ALIGNCircadian Rhythm
Chronotype assessment, light anchoring, and morning activation. Set the circadian clock before the roster does.
ACCOMMODATERoster Sleep Strategy
Early-start and late-finish protocols, caffeine nap technique, and controlled rest rules per EASA/FAA/UK CAA.
ADAPTJet Lag — East vs. West
48-hr decision rule, directional light protocols, melatonin guidance, and BOLT score tracking for CO₂ adaptation.
ATMOSPHEREHotel Sleep Environment
18–19°C, blackout, white noise, alcohol cut-off, and pre-sleep Breatheology® Extended Exhale sequence.
Why This Matters for Your Operation
📋Fully aligned with EASA ORO.FTL, FAA Part 117 / AC 120-100, and UK CAA CAP 1915 — no conflict with existing compliance obligations
🌍Jet lag strategy built for real-world rosters: east vs. west protocols, the 48-hr decision rule, and the 'sleep when tired' approach for short layovers
🌬️Breatheology® breathwork integrated throughout — sleep onset, morning activation, and in-flight alertness all addressed with specific named protocols
📊Operators receive anonymised progress reports at Week 6 and an end-of-programme debrief with ROI evidence and next cohort plan
🏥Class 1 medical preparation included — sleep quality directly impacts cardiovascular markers assessed at AME renewal
Scientific & Regulatory Basis
Breatheology®Stig Severinsen — Trained Instructor (Primary breathwork authority)
Oxygen AdvantageMcKeown, P. — completed course (Supporting)
EASA ORO.FTLAcclimatisation states, WOCL, rest compensation rules
FAA Part 117Class 3 acclimatisation, AC 120-100 home-base strategy
UK CAA CAP 1915FTL aligned with EASA; controlled rest endorsed
Ready to give your pilots a system that actually teaches them how to sleep?
Book a 20-minute discovery call · B2B packages from 2 to 50+ pilots · EASA / FAA / UK CAA aligned
www.airaviationacademy.com
Full module: /research/alertness