Mayday Articles
Supporting the Unsung Heroes of Aviation – The Story of Mayday-SA
In the high-pressure world of aviation, safety is paramount, but the wellbeing of those who ensure that safety often goes overlooked. In South Africa, a remarkable volunteer-based organisation is changing that. Mayday-SA is a confidential, peer-based support network...
Mental Checklist
Article by Daniela Bezuidenhout, 13 August 2025 Every time you arrive for duty, whether stepping towards an aircraft, entering the control tower, loading cargo, or prepping maintenance equipment, you know the drill. You check your gear, review your tasks, and ensure...
Controlling our thoughts during challenging times Click here to download PDF Controlling our thoughts during challenging times The Power of Thoughts Whether one is back on the flight deck and faced with remaining focused or struggling to remain...
Finances Click here to download PDF Although the Covid pandemic is firmly in our rearview mirrors, many people are still faced with the challenges of salary cuts, job losses and losing their houses and financial stability. The last couple of years have been a time of...
Coping with Job Loss
Click here to download PDF “We’re retrenching” “We’re closing your division” “We’re closing the business” “We’re offering voluntary severance packages” “We’re offering unpaid leave” No matter how they say it, the devastating fact is YOU ARE NO LONGER EMPLOYED. At a...
Sleep and Stress – The eternal conundrum
Click here to download PDF The eternal conundrum - the more tired you are the less you’re able to cope with stress, and the more stressed you become, the less you’re able to sleep. Whether we are aware of it or not, the uncertainty within the aviation industry...
Depression and Anxiety: The SACAA Mood Disorder Protocol
Download relevant documents here: Mood Disorder Protocol article PDF Schedule 30: Mood Disorder Protocol (Depression) Schedule 49: Protocol on Mental Health Conditions Part 67.00.9 Medication for Mood Disorder Protocol The South African aviation...