Challenge and Response

In this bonus episode, Andy interviews  “Frank”, a pilot who has been let go by his airline due to the Covid lockdown. We hear how he has managed stress, kept his licence current, and developed strategies to stay positive during an extremely difficult time. 

In this episode we mix technical and human stories to shed some light on the challenges facing pilots at home, at work and dealing with the blow of being let go  by their airline. We also hear from Operators about the technical challenges facing airlines and pilots as they deal with the issues thrown up by this prolonged aviation lockdown

In episode 3, Margie details how stress, rest and nutrition management can provide us with physical and wellbeing resilience in the face of external shocks.

 Andy & Margie discuss practical ways pilots and aviation people can use this time to prepare for a new career or job opportunity and  to consider how to repurpose aviation skills and knowledge in order to maximise employment opportunities when they arise. 

This week, Andy and Margie discuss how Threat and Error Management (TEM) can be used in relation to the devastating effect COVID-19 has had on the wellbeing of the entire aviation industry. Andy O'Shea is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Airline Pilot Club.  Margie Burns of Pilot Peer Support  is an expert in personal counselling and career guidance to provide some insights and options for aviation personnel, not just pilots, who might need some help right now or just someone to talk to.