Originally Posted by
ENH017
I'm no psychologist but I agree with everyone else in this thread that this pilot should NOT be flying. Where we disagree is the idea of whether or not he can ever be fit to fly again. That decision should be left to medical professionals that deal with mental health problems, not his fellow coworkers. When we as a pilot group make statements such as "Hope he finds a non-aviation career", we're letting our fellow pilots know loud and clear if you're experiencing mental health issues, you do not belong. If you seek help, you run the risk of throwing away your career.
That's what I mean by furthering the stigma.
This pilot needs help. I don't know if he should get his medical back. I'm going to wish him the best in treating his mental illness and I hope that one day, after the FAA and medical professionals can agree that he can be mentally fit to exercise the privileges of his certificate, that he can join us in the cockpit once again.
I saw/see what you were/are saying. I disagree completely. Some things are just too important to dick around with. Airmen are charged with the burden of deciding when they are fit and unfit to fly. If someone has any inkling that they are unfit due to ANY thoughts of suicide, past OR present, then they are required to report it. The guy airing his dirty laundry on the PA either A) knew he had a history of suicidal thoughts when he applied for his medical, or B) knew he had a history of it when he went for his renewal, and in either case lied about it. I have contempt for those decisions he made. Not cool. That to me is like someone knowingly putting many people directly in harms way. I could not care less about contributing to any stigma. It’s just a deal breaker in my opinion. Unlike you, I am certain that he should not get his medical back. No way I’d want myself or my family to ride on any of this guy’s flights. Good day sir….. I SAID GOOD DAY SIR!!!!
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