Mental Health in Aviation: New Rules for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers
This Act aims to enhance flight safety by encouraging pilots and air traffic controllers to seek mental health assistance. It mandates the FAA to revise regulations, making it easier for aviation personnel to disclose conditions and receive treatment without fearing license loss. The legislation also authorizes funding for hiring more medical examiners and launching a public campaign against mental health stigma in the industry.
Key points
FAA Regulation Update: The FAA must update rules within two years to encourage aviation personnel to seek and disclose mental health conditions.
Improved Treatment Access: Annual review required to approve more psychiatric medications deemed safe for pilots and air traffic controllers.
Increased Medical Capacity: Authorization of over $13 million annually to hire additional aviation medical examiners (including psychiatrists) to clear backlogs of special issuance requests.
Anti-Stigma Campaign: Funding authorized for a public information campaign to destigmatize mental health care within the aviation industry.
Status:
Expired
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