Mental health awareness for business aviation flight operators is among the key topics on tap for the Greater Washington Business Aviation Association’s annual safety day on Wednesday. Held at the Airbus Experience Center in Washington, D.C., the event is scheduled to take place between noon and 5 p.m.
Among the scheduled speakers will be Doug Carr, senior v-p of safety, security, sustainability, and international operations for NBAA, who will discuss current issues. Attendees will also receive an update of the Washington Dulles International Airport tower from FAA controller Luke Dosier; an aircraft operations data overview from Adrien Chamberaud with Airbus Skywise Core; and a Flight Safety Foundation update from the association’s manager of member relations Paige Kroner.
Gary Webb, operations advisor with AviationManuals, and Kathleen Yodice, of the law offices of Yodice Associates, will host a session entitled “Promoting Mental Health and Enhancing Safety in Every Flight” to provide a forum for sharing ideas on creating an awareness culture in a non-punitive environment. The discussion further will delve into fatigue management strategies and ways to foster mental well-being.
“Developing a proactive approach to effectively address and mitigate risks is paramount to advancing safety in our industry,” said AviationManuals’ Gary Webb.
Yodice added, “Navigating our skies not only requires technical expertise, but equally important, a balanced and resilient state of mind for all aviation professionals.”