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.

  • EinfachUnersetzlich@lemm.eeEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Yes, I would, as long as they’re being treated and are under control - the same as pilots who have poor eyesight and must wear glasses, or missing limbs and must wear prosthetics.

    I’m a pilot, albeit not commercially, and I have low-level mental health issues which are being treated with medication and are under control. I declared that and was issued a medical certificate, but that was in Europe which seems to be more progressive on the matter.