Mental Health and Wellbeing

2020 has been a monumental year not just in Aviation. It’s one where many lessons have been learned for the better or worse. The pilot role has always had a higher level of stress than many other jobs. This current crisis surpasses 9/11 many times over as a negative impact on the industry. Initially, pilots were very proactive in seeking information and communicating with each other but, as time went on, many withdrew and began to isolate themselves. Many suffered relationship breakdowns, financial ruin, self-medication through substance misuse, and self-harm. Aviation Insider is proud to collaborate with 4 fantastic companies all with an aviation background for pilots and for cabin crew.

The CAA has a publication which you can view here

Since the announcement of the UK CAP1695 & EASA CAT.GEN.MPA.215 aviation regulations governing Pilot Support Programmes over two years ago, KURA Human Factors have been at the heart of the Peer Support Programme arena. They have delivered training to the UK CAA, most recently providing Mental Health and Wellbeing training to the UK CAA’s Flight Operations Inspectors and sit between the regulator and operator to ensure compliance with the new regulatory framework. KHF currently provides a networked PSP that encompasses AOC holders from all over Europe. Kura’s innovative concept MAPS (Multi Airline Peer Support Programme) has created a community response to wellbeing with AOC holders recognizing the benefit of a Pilot Centric approach to peer support.