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Are Airline Pilots Screened For Mental Health? -- Air & Space Smithsonian
The case of the ranting JetBlue captain—who went berserk when his co-pilot locked him out of the cockpit after noticing erratic behavior—got us wondering: how are airline pilots tested for soundness of mind?
Although the Federal Aviation Administration requires physicals every year for commercial pilots under 40 and every six months for those older, the FAA does not require psychological checks. The FAA-approved doctors order testing only if they think a pilot needs it.
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My Comment: After what happened with a JetBlue captain this week .... psychological screenings will probably soon become the norm.
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