Pilot Mental Health Campaign

The Pilot Mental Health Campaign (PMHC) is a non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organisation in the United States working to reform how mental health is handled in aviation. Founded by a coalition of aviators and healthcare professionals, it describes itself as the only advocacy group dedicated to creating a modern aeromedical system that works for both pilots and passengers, and its mission is to reform FAA regulations on mental health and build a culture in the industry that places greater emphasis on pilot well-being while enhancing flight safety.

Advocacy

• Two bills introduced in the 119th Congress with the support of multiple members of Congress, including legislation championed by Representative Sean Casten under the principle that pilots should not be grounded for seeking mental health care, and a campaign asking supporters to contact their representatives
• Public dialogue through national media, including Reuters reporting that dozens of airline pilots are reluctant to disclose even minor or treatable mental health issues because of the risk of grounding and career-ending reviews, and Spectrum News coverage of the congressional bill
• Personal stories from pilots and families, including the story of John Hauser, a Chicago-area student pilot, and accounts of the choice many pilots describe between their career and their mental health
• Advocacy for a focus on health and well-being in aviation and for evidence-based medical policies

People

The campaign's leadership and board include Dr Robert Zeglin, a licensed mental health clinician, certificated flight instructor and private practice owner in Jacksonville, Florida with more than 20 years in mental health care; Laila Stein, a flight operations specialist at the National Business Aviation Association and board member; Emmelinne Miller, an instrument-rated private pilot with a BS in aeronautics from the University of North Dakota; Dr Brent Blue, a senior aviation medical examiner for more than 40 years, HIMS qualified and board certified in family and emergency medicine who advises the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association; and Gabriel Breakstone, a commercial pilot and certified flight instructor. PMHC has built a growing network of volunteers and donors and welcomes partnership and media enquiries.

Shows

The Pilot Mental Health Campaign appears in the exhibitor lists of NBAA-BACE 2026 and 2027.

Contact

United States; general and media enquiries by email through the website
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