A new EU regulation has mandated that by February 2021, all commercial and air transfer operators in Europe in the EU are required to implement a pilot support program, which includes the use of trained peers. A similar recommendation was made by the Pilot Fitness Aviation Rulemaking Committee.
From a pilot perspective, physical and mental health is really important to us and our passengers. Mental health can be a really uncomfortable topic for all of us. So we are sitting down with Nick Goodwin, the leader of the Pilot and Human Performance Project on behalf of the UK Civil Aviaiton Authority. He is an expert in human factors, human performance, and crew resource management. He has 4500 hours of jet, multi-engine, and rotary experience. He has focused on flight operations, learning development, crew welfare, personal growth, and human factors.
3:10 – What is the Pilot Performance Project and what it means for pilots around the world
5:30 – Mental health in pilots and resources that are available
8:36 – What the new regulation will mandate in February 2021
10:52 – Signs that you might need extra support with your mental health
15:37 – Advantages of the peer support program being implemented
19:15 – The process and requirements of becoming a pilot peer
22:20 – What it looks like to meet with a pilot peer, and the kinds of processes you can expect
26:00 – Would reaching out for help with your mental health jeopardize your job security?
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