Originally Posted by
WhisperJet
I think a lot of the stresses of this job are external. (Family, time gone, medical issues, job security, constant scrutiny, etc). I think the flying part like you said is the easiest.
Exacty. People get sick, divorced, children or parents pass away, spouses have affairs. There are too many things to mention that can have an affect on anyone's mental well being (including pilots). Then there are definitely the stressors of the job itself. The FAA forming the mental health committee is a step in the right direction.