The Public Ministry of Labor (MPT) and the Aeronauts Union (SNA) criticized the suggestion of changes that could increase the working day (from 12 to 14 hours) or reduce the break time for aviation professionals, which were proposed by the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac).
The agency said it is “discussing changes to the rules on fatigue management among commercial aviation professionals.” The intention is to open up dialogue on more productive working hours and negotiation between companies and professionals.
The first public hearing was held on June 28, with the participation of the Aeronauts Union, the Public Ministry of Labor, and professionals in the area.
According to Anac, “the objective is to listen to aeronautical professionals, companies, organizations and specialists to improve the standard that regulates the topic, improve the possibilities of negotiation between professionals and companies and promote better conditions for the promotion of more productive working hours”.
The MTP was present and stated that professionals working in air transport should have reduced working hours to avoid risks arising from fatigue that impact both the health of workers and the operational safety of flights.
The Aeronauts Union accused Anac of only responding to corporate demands, since none of its demands were met.
“The proposed extension of the working day considerably increases the chance of human fatigue among crew members, increasing the risk to flight safety, which affects not only pilots and flight attendants, but also passengers and society in general,” stated the National Union of Aeronauts.
This Tuesday (12) the deadline for the public consultation of amendments to changes in the Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation (RBAC) No. 117 ended.
In a statement, Anac guaranteed its commitment to legislation and the safety of sector operations, and stated that no changes have yet been made to the RBAC 117 rules, and that the discussion is still under analysis.
Source: CNN Brasil
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