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Covid-19 Helpful resources

Dear Colleagues


Although we are a remote workforce, be assured we are not alone. The Pilot Assistance Network has the experience to help pilots deal with all of life’s challenges, large or small.

We are now a group of 25 volunteer Peer Support Advisors who have received extensive training in listening and sign-posting skills. We have helped hundreds of pilots since our inception in January 2017 and are overseen by an independent healthcare provider, the Centre for Aviation Psychology. This ensures normal medical confidentiality for everyone using the service.

We encourage you to make contact with us and we welcome the opportunity to listen. Even if you are thinking that your issue might not be serious enough, contact us anyway. Pilots are intelligent, resourceful people and we pride ourselves on being able to cope with unusual events. There is no doubt we will get through this but just as on the flight deck, life is a team game and we usually need the support of others during times of stress.


In addition, if you are concerned about a colleague, please encourage them to make contact with us or even contact us on their behalf. If a colleague’s partner or friend raises serious concerns with you, refer them to us also. Should someone contact us on your behalf, please see it as an act of caring and compassion rather than a breach of confidence.


Further information about the Pilot Assistance Network can be found in the Admin manual on Docunet or in the upcoming issue of BALPA’s ‘The Log’ magazine. 

Pilot Assistance Network (SpeedbirdPAN)

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The Pilot and the Pandemic

One pilot's personal and professional survival guide - and an invitation for you to share yours.
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The Psychology of Uncertainty

Aviation and Clinical Psychologists provide their insights into managing uncertainty.
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Interview with Prof Rob Bor

A specially commissioned video with leading Aviation and Clinical Psychologist. 
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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