Fearing Losing Their Wings, Pilots Cannot Seek Mental Health Care

Fearing Losing Their Wings, Pilots Cannot Seek Mental Health Care

Experts say few people outside the aviation industry realize the risk pilots take when they admit to mental health problems and how it could jeopardize their careers. PORTLAND, Ore. Following an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot’s alleged attempt to shut down a plane’s engines in mid-flight over the weekend, investigators have… Continue Reading Fearing Losing Their Wings, Pilots Cannot Seek Mental Health Care

Fearing Losing Their Wings, Pilots Cannot Seek Mental Health Care

Fearing Losing Their Wings, Pilots Cannot Seek Mental Health Care

PORTLAND, Ore. Following an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot’s alleged attempt to shut down a plane’s engines in mid-flight over the weekend, investigators have begun revealing some of their initial findings in court documents about Joseph Emerson’s mental state. For some industry experts, the fact that its difficulties have gone unnoticed… Continue Reading Fearing Losing Their Wings, Pilots Cannot Seek Mental Health Care