The relationship between flight type, frequency and length and the work stress of flight crews

The aviation industry is a rapidly developing sector with intense competition. The aviation industry is also a sector with high jobstress due to the complexity and intensity of the business model. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between flight type, frequency and length and the workstress of flight crews. Flight crews were reached by convenience sampling method and a survey was conducted. The survey is directed to the flight crews of all airline companies operating in Turkey. The data obtained through the survey method were analyzed with package programs using the structural equation model. The analysis results reveal that the types of flights affect the workstress of flight crews positively and negatively.