Pilot welfare is natural territory for BALPA. As representatives, we spend a lot of our time looking after pilots who are having difficulties for whatever reason, be it performance, sickness or disciplinary. BALPA has been interested in mental health issues for many years now, acutely aware of the stress of the job and how additional stresses in a pilot's life, outside of work, can sometimes lead to them buckling under the strain. We have been working on creating a support programme, which uses line pilots, trained in mental health first-aid techniques, to offer friendly ears to any pilot who has concerns.
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