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Old September 13th 06, 04:46 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Steven P. McNicoll[_1_]
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"bdl" wrote in message
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Thanks. Interesting scheduling. Whats the length of a shift and break
time? Is it standardized across all facilities?


Eight hour shifts, mimumum of eight hours off between shifts. Those are
national standards.



I would suggest they get sleep before coming into work.


What if they do and they're drowsy anyway?



Utilizing the sick policy if they don't.


That's not permitted.



Allowing naps, means that a controller might
be more willing to party hearty the night before, since they know they
can just take a nap during their breaks. If that option isn't
available to them, maybe they'll be more accommodating to their
required sleep schedule.


Maybe. But what is the problem with napping while on a break anyway?