A survey designed to gather information about the workplace culture and wellbeing of workers in the aviation industry has been extended by two weeks.
The survey, run by Navigating Aviation through Bastion Insights, targets both current and former workers in the aviation industry, with the intent of gathering information that will ensure the future health of those involved in the aviation industry.
It closes on 14 November having been extended from the original closing date of 31 October due to high demand.
The survey is target flight training students, pilots, engineers, administrators and every other role played by people in the aviation community, focusing on the commercial side.
Navigating Aviation director Angela Garvey, a specialist aviation counselor said the survey had the goal of gaining further insights into the industry to ensure aviation workers have access to the support throughout their careers.
“It’s not only about ensuring appropriate and accessible support following serious events like an aircraft incident, it also involves addressing the unique psychosocial hazards of the aviation industry,” Garvey said.
“This can be achieved by equipping businesses and management to better recognise and manage these psychosocial hazards, much like a safety management system, and in accordance with their obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act.”
The survey is part of the Federal Governments Women in the Aviation Industry initiative, which Navigating Aviation is in partnership with.
The survey also has the support of the Regional Aviation Association of Australia and the General Aviation Advisory Network (GAAN).
Outgoing GAAN chairman Andrew Andersen called on the aviation community to respond to the survey.
“This research would provide valuable data about the mental health and wellbeing of workers in the general aviation sector,” Andersen said.
“For these reasons, the GAAN supports the survey and encourages the participation of everyone eligible to respond.”
According to Bastian Insights, the survey takes 15-20 minutes and is completely anonymous.
It is available on the Navigating Aviation webpage.