Name
Session 1 Panel | Flight Plan to Wellness: Strengthening Mental Health in Aviation
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bobbi Wells Dave Fielding Guadalupe Cortes
Description

Mental health and well-being pose significant challenges to aviation safety, as pilots and other aviation personnel operate in high-stress environments that demand sustained focus, quick decision-making, and emotional stability. This panel will aim to advance the implementation of mental health and well-being initiatives that have been identified during prior research and discussions. Presenters will provide insight, practical solutions, and measurements that organizations can use to update their policies, establish screening and awareness programs, and foster cultures of support and openness.

Moderator: Bobbi Wells, Vice President, Safety Systems, Efficiency, & Compliance, American Airlines 

Panelists: 
Capt. Dave Fielding, Chair, International Peer Assist Aviation Coalition (IPAAC) 
Guadalupe Cortés Obrero, Manager Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program, ENAIRE 
INVITED: Dr. Punita Masrani, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, V M Medical Centre and Aviation Medicine Specialist & Aviation Medical Examiner