'AI launches ‘peer support programme’ for pilots; DGCA had asked all airlines to do so'

NEW DELHI: Air India has launched a “peer support programme” (PSP) for its pilots. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had earlier this year asked all airlines to do this “to assist the mental well being of crew”.

In his weekly update to Air Indians, the airline’s MD & CEO Campbell Wilson said Friday: “Our PSP for pilots kicked off this week, offering the support of professionals and mental health specialists to anyone needing assistance under the protection of complete confidentiality. In parallel, we also launched Buddy.AI, giving pilots the opportunity to connect with trained volunteers sharing similar professional backgrounds and an understanding of the challenges they face.”