Pilots hide mental health issues so they don’t ‘lose their wings’
wapo.st
Airline pilots say the FAA’s system for evaluating their mental health is ‘broken.’ Some hide or ignore problems to stay in the air.

It’s an issue that needs greater visibility, so I hope this kind of reporting is a step towards reform.

  • carbonpropEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I had to stuff my mental health in a box for years because medication is frowned upon. I finally broke and had to decide to either take care of myself or keep a career I loved so much and worked tirelessly to achieve. I have not taken control of an aircraft for nearly 7 years. Some days I miss it dearly.