Resources
Our support page is dedicated to offering comprehensive assistance and resources for aviation professionals. Here, users can find a wealth of information and tools designed to support their health and well-being within the industry.
Support
Suicide Prevention Line
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
Emerald Mental Health
Emerald Mental Health offers confidential mental health support specifically to aviation professionals, such as pilots and flight attendants who have unique medical requirements.
Human Intervention Motivational Study (HIMS) Program
An occupational substance abuse treatment program dedicated to helping all pilots return to the cockpits.
Birds of a Feather International
Birds of a Feather International is a worldwide network of meetings based on the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. It was established for pilots and cockpit crewmembers active or inactive in private, commercial or military aviation.
Project Open Skies
We hope to change the stigma and encourage aviation professionals to speak to their healthcare providers. However, we understand this is difficult and Project Open Skies is a non-profit that provides peer support and can be a helpful resource.
ACES and Eights Foundation
Supporting families suffering from aircrew cancer. Over the last few decades evidence has been growing that aircrew suffer higher cancer incidence rates than the general population.
Financial
Aviation Family Fund
We understand that change will take time and as the needle is moved pilots and their loved ones still face financial burdens. If you need financial assistance the Aviation Family Fund can help support you with grants to make up for the financial shortfall that occurs when a pilot cannot qualify for FAA Medical Certification. As donations allow we commit to financially supporting the Aviation Family Fund.
Advocacy
Pilot Mental Health Campaign
The Pilot Mental Health Campaign (PMHC) is the only advocacy group dedicated to creating a modern aeromedical system that works for both pilots and passengers.
Advisory
AeroMed Legal
Empowering aviation enthusiasts, we offer affordable guidance and support through the aeromedical certification process. We provide accessible legal aid, medical records review, and flight training assistance to aspiring pilots, ensuring opportunities for all, regardless of income.
Aviation Medicine Advisory Services (AMAS)
The Aviation Medicine Advisory Service (AMAS) has been providing Aeromedical consultation to the nation’s largest airline unions since 1969.
Wingman Med
Founded by former F/A-18 pilots who are also board-certified aerospace medicine physicians. They specialize in guiding pilots through the FAA medical certification process, particularly when new medical conditions arise.
Pilot Protection (AOPA)
Legal and medical certification staff, legal services staff, and panel attorneys take on the struggles that all pilots deal with.
Pilot Medical Solutions, Inc. (LeftSeat.com)
Flight Fitness & Aeromedical Advocacy - Pilots protecting pilots since 1995.
LiftAffect
LiftAffect provides professional pilots, just like you, with confidential, immediate, and effective solutions to help you get back to feeling your best so you can do what you love.
Research
Aersospace Medical Association (AsMA)
Provides pilots with important medical and human performance information.