Oct. 19, 2022

At NBAA-BACE, Dr. Elizabeth Bjerke, associate dean for the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota (UND) and Dr. Irene Miller, a assistant professor at the Southern Illinois University School of Aviation, share their expertise on the subject of mental health in the aviation college environment and in the broader aviation community.

Learn more about the UND Aviation Mental Health Symposium.

Review the FAA’s Pilot Mental Fitness information.

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March 11, 2025

NBAA’s Laila Stein Named to Pilot Mental Health Campaign Board

NBAA Flight Operations Specialist Laila Stein has been named vice chair of the board of directors for the Pilot Mental Health Campaign (PMHC), a non-partisan, … Continued
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Jan/Feb 2025

Industry Attitudes About Pilot Mental Wellness May Be Shifting

Recent industry recommendations addressing pilot mental wellness concerns and revised FAA guidance for aviation medical examiners are two signals that this challenging regulatory environment may be improving.
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Dec. 20, 2024

FAA Postpones Medical Denial Process Change After Industry Advocacy

In response to feedback from NBAA and others, the FAA announced it will postpone a process change for individuals applying for airman medical certification with incomplete exams and paperwork.
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Nov. 20, 2024

DOT Maintains Drug, Alcohol Testing Cadence for 2025

The Department of Transportation released its 2025 testing rates for safety-sensitive positions covered by mandatory drug and alcohol testing programs and has kept it at the same rate as the current year.
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