Comparison of Effects of Change from 8 to 12 Hour Shifts on Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Workers

Author

Daniel W. Overland

Date of Award

9-1997

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Abstract

This study examined the effects of converting from an 8 hour shift system to a 12 hour system on aircraft maintenance personnel. The squadron had converted its 24 hour operations from an 8 hour shift schedule to a 12 hour shift schedule in stages, changing one group first and then another. A smaller third group of workers remained on 8 hour shifts. Individual differences in job related outcomes and situational constraints were measured for all three groups. Results showed that changing from 8 to 12 hour shifts affected worker well-being and morale, as indicated by an increase in hospital visits after the switch to 12 hour shifts and the difference in levels of morale between 12 hour shift personnel and those remaining on 8 hour shifts.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GTM-LAL-97S-8

DTIC Accession Number

ADA329844

Comments

Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Logistics and Acquisition Management of the Air Force Institute of Technology

Recommended Citation

Overland, Daniel W., "Comparison of Effects of Change from 8 to 12 Hour Shifts on Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Workers" (1997). Theses and Dissertations. 6046.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/6046