AIRCREW SAFETY & HEALTH

Overview

Aircrew, including pilots and flight attendants, may experience mental and physical stress during their work, as well as potential hazards, such as cosmic radiation, communicable disease, and pesticides.

Here you can learn more about common crewmember concerns, and what aircrew members can do to stay safe and healthy.

HIAPER research aircraft taking off

Photo courtesy of Julie Haggerty (NCAR)

Page last reviewed: May 9, 2017