An Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) composed of both aviation and medical experts, working in conjunction with commercial airlines and pilots’ unions, will strive to create a holistic approach to improving pilot mental health evaluations, in part by encouraging voluntary reporting of pilot mental health issues.
FAA Seeks Improved Pilot Mental Health Evaluations
Key Takeaways:
- An Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), composed of aviation and medical experts, is developing a holistic approach to improve pilot mental health evaluations and encourage voluntary reporting.
- The core objective is to destigmatize mental illness in aviation, encouraging pilots to self-report, get treated, and safely return to the cockpit.
- Key actions include enhanced training for Aviation Medical Examiners, expanding pilot assistance programs, and developing awareness campaigns to reduce stigma.
- The ARC specifically did not recommend routine psychological testing, citing a lack of evidence that it would improve safety or be cost-effective.
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