(6) PROFESSIONALISM – set the tone and lead by example
If you think that you are a professional simply because you get a paycheck, or because you meet the minimum test standards and passed your proficiency check, you are sorely mistaken. What we do when no one is looking says a lot about our character and level of professionalism — or lack thereof. Equally important, your words and actions speak volumes when people are listening and
looking. You are representing your company, and for hospital- based programs, your company’s customers. Treat the hospital security guard and janitorial worker with the same respect as your crew members. Don’t let your bad day become the representation of your company and program.
(7) PERSONAL HEALTH – protect it!
Let’s face it, our FAA Medical Certificate is a necessary permission slip required for our profession. If your health slides in the wrong direction, it can be difficult or impossible to get it back. The cockpit brings obvious challenges with confined seating, noise, and vibrations. Add all sitting that you will do as an HAA pilot, and your overall health and fitness can wander if you don’t maintain fitness discipline (remember building those habits).
One of the biggest factors affecting your health as an HAA pilot is sleep. Nearly every aspect of our well-being and mental health is
impacted by sleep. We have been taught since a young age that the ideal amount of sleep is seven to eight hours. Unfortunately, many don’t achieve this goal. Research has shown that 65% of adults in the U.S. fail to get the necessary restorative sleep their bodies need. Long shifts, rotating shifts, and bad habits work against good sleep habits and require a great deal of discipline to overcome. Take the time to learn about fatigue and the mitigation strategies to manage it. Chronic fatigue can lead to numerous medical conditions that can be career-ending.
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