How Should The FAA Account For Differences in Gender and Culture As It Relates to Mental Health?

Aeromedical researcher Dr. William Hoffman says where the conversation begins is very striking.

Jeremy Kariuki and Michael Wildes

Updated May 23, 2022 8:58 AM EDT

Aeromedical researcher Dr. William Hoffman.

Things like gender and cultural background can affect how someone demonstrates a mental health issue. Should the FAA account for this in their procedures? If so, how should they? John Hackworth, the cofounder of Professional Pilots of Tomorrow, a national pilot support organization, weighs in.