Will the next generation of pilots see a greater instance of 'burn out'; will computerised flight decks provide a solution or will the fact that BA retire their pilots at 55 yrs prove in the long-run to be the least risk option?
Although pilots, by definition, are healthy it makes you wonder just what the future holds and whether instances of pilot incapacitation will increase over time?
I think the short answer is yes to both questions.
I think there are a whole raft of issues which will cause the loco (in particular) pilots to "burn out" early, viz disruptive work patterns (5 earlies waking up at 0400 to work a 11/12 hour day, followed by days off then switching to 5 lates), repeatedly long working multi sector days with 25 minute turnrounds, insufficient nutrition, additional stress due draconian attitudes of employers.
Am out of it now but I look at the bright eyed young FOs and think a lot will be burn out by their mid 30s.