If a pilot is scheduled for more than 3 consecutive nighttime operations, the required rest is at least how many hours in a hotel each night?

• A. 1 hour
• B. 2 hours
• C. 3 hours
• D. 4 hours

Answer: (B)

Fatigue management hinges on providing meaningful sleep opportunity after night work. When a crew is scheduled for more than three consecutive nighttime operations, the policy requires at least two hours of hotel rest per night. This minimum gives a real chance to recover from circadian disruption and reduced sleep quality that comes with night hours. One hour wouldn’t offer enough time for substantial sleep, while three or four hours go beyond the minimum but are not needed to satisfy the requirement. Resting in a hotel ensures a quiet, controlled environment away from aircraft-related disturbances, supporting actual recovery. So the required rest is at least two hours each night.