Depression/Suicide
 

Hi all,
Talking recently to a friend who works for Air France long Haul ,she surprised me by saying that a group had been set up to study the ever increasing amount of depression and suicides amoung flight personel.As someone who is hoping to become C.C. I would be interested to hear you,re views on this subject.Thanks.

Very prevalent in the industry I am afraid, especially in the bigger airlines where individuals spend long periods away from home, friends, family with a group of strangers week in and week out. It is not a job for people with baggage back home.

There has certainly been an increase in BA in recent years with a few very sad stories from both sides of the flight deck door. We have a counselling department in operation which can be contacted 24 hours a day anywhere in the world but sadly it is up to the individual to realise they need it before its too late!