The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has launched a monthlong initiative to highlight pilot mental health, bringing together educational content, expert guidance, and advocacy updates throughout May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative, sponsored by Jeppesen ForeFlight, is designed to address common concerns among pilots, including the fear of losing their medical certificate, the stigma surrounding mental health in aviation, and a lack of clear, actionable information for pilots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMental health remains one of the biggest challenges facing pilots and the aviation industry today,\u201d said AOPA Acting Co-President Katie Pribyl. \u201cAOPA has been working on this issue for years. Our advocacy efforts with Congress and the FAA have led to many of the improvements we’ve seen so far, but we still have a long way to go. During this month, we want to highlight what resources are available and that getting help doesn\u2019t always have to mean giving up flying.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMental health does not discriminate\u2014pilot or nonpilot, career airline captain or student pilot\u2014it can affect any of us,\u201d said AOPA Acting Co-President Jill Baker. \u201cThe most important thing we want pilots to take away from this month is that they are not alone, and that AOPA stands ready to help our members through the medical certification process. Our Medical Certification Specialists serve tens of thousands of members every year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since May 1, AOPA has released several new resources and articles, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout May, AOPA will also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n