#36: ERAU Pilot waits 2years for Special Issuance/The realities behind taking an FAA approved SSRI.

05/05/22 • 53 min

Our guest this week has requested to remain anonymous... throughout the episode you will hear us refer to him as Goose; Goose was a instrument rated private pilot working towards his commercial license when he started experiencing the symptoms of an anxiety attack. The stress of flight school and two jobs began to add up, that is when he sought help. Upon further investigation, Goose was diagnosed and prescribed one of the four SSRIs approved by the FAA. He has spent the past two years patiently waiting for a response from the FAA about his special issuance and after 24 grueling months he finally has an answer. Listen to find out if this young pilot gets his wings back. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/

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#35: AV News: JetBlue pilot blows a .17 on the flight line/ What is HIMS?

This weeks topic is all about alcohol and the stressors that lead pilots to drink more than others as well as a program we have spoke about often on the show, Human Intervention Motivational Studies or HIMS as it is most know it as. HIMS helps pilots get back flying even if they disclose they have substance abuse issues/addiction more specifically alcoholism; but is this a suitable pathway for pilots navigating the SI pathway for SSRIs...? We also discuss the recent news of JetBlue pilot who was removed from the flight line for blowing x4 the legal limit. We do believe that pilots mental health strongly influences whether one drinks more during their career and in a world where pilots are adverse to seeking preventive care we must take into consideration how prone aviators are to self medicating with substances such as alcohol. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/

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#37: AV News- Why are Pilots Picketing?

Pilots are protesting, here’s why... This week we are discussing some av news: -Delta, Alaska, and Spirt Airline employees have been picketing regarding contract negotiations & poor treatment at the workplace. -NBC News Special highlights pilot mental health and aeromedical reform. Listen now to find out more. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/ https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/breaking-the-stigma-parents-seek-to-change-faa-rules-on-pilots-seeking-mental-health-help/2835501/