Air India has this week started a peer support programme (PSP) under which guidance from mental health professionals will be provided to any pilot in need, its chief executive officer and managing director Campbell Wilson stated on Friday.
In February, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had asked all airlines to set up PSPs to assist the mental well-being of their pilots, cabin crew members and air traffic controllers.
“Our PSP for pilots kicked off this week, offering the support of professionals and mental health specialists to anyone needing assistance under the protection of complete confidentiality,” Wilson told employees in a message, which has been reviewed by Business Standard.”
