Federal authorities have been investigating about 5,000 pilots suspected of falsifying their medical records to conceal conditions that could make them unfit to fly.
I have a friend that is a pilot. He said the quickest way to be out of a job and never be hired as a pilot again is to remotely admit you might have a mental health issue. And not in the “I hear voices” severity, more like “Hey my job is stressful, I’m away from home all the time while working, and I’m going through a divorce. Maybe talking to a professional will help me cope” kind of thing.
I have a friend that is a pilot. He said the quickest way to be out of a job and never be hired as a pilot again is to remotely admit you might have a mental health issue. And not in the “I hear voices” severity, more like “Hey my job is stressful, I’m away from home all the time while working, and I’m going through a divorce. Maybe talking to a professional will help me cope” kind of thing.