ALCOHOLISM AND TREATMENT IN AIRLINE AVIATORS: ONE COMPANY'S RESULTS

Airline transport pilots are not risk for alcoholism, although prevalence statistics are not known. Whether their prevalence of alcoholism is consistent with that of the general population's, less, or possibly enhanced by psychological vulnerabilities, is considered. However, the development and implementation of this job-based, peer-oriented alcohol treatment can be an asset to pilot career progression and airline pilot retention. According to a retrospective analysis of identified aviators, 87% of alcoholic pilots of this major airline returned to flight duties after substance abuse treatment. Relapse occurred in 13% of those accepting treatment. Early identification and treatment of the substance-abusing aviator can be enhanced by encouraging teamwork between pilots, union, airline management, flight surgeons, and employee assistance program professionals.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Aerospace Medicine Directorate

    Armstrong Laboratory, Brooks Air Force Base
    Brooks Air Force Base, TX  United States 
  • Authors:
    • Flynn, C F
    • Sturges, M S
    • Swarsen, R J
    • Kohn, G M
  • Publication Date: 1992-9

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Pagination: 6 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00719161
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: AL-AO-JA-1993-0117
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Mar 24 1996 12:00AM