NetJets Pilot Assistance Program (NJPAP) Overview
This comprehensive overview covers the NetJets Pilot Assistance Program (NJPAP) development, structure, mission, philosophy, monitoring statistics, and the program's approach to supporting pilots in recovery from substance abuse. It provides insights into the governance, cost-sharing structure, and benefits offered by the program since its inception. Additionally, the support received from airline HIMS programs and the commitment to saving lives, protecting careers, and enhancing aviation safety are highlighted.
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Advanced HIMS March 19, 2018 NetJets Pilot Assistance Program (NJPAP) A RECOVERY-FOCUSED MONITORING APPROACH
Agenda Program Development and Structure General Company and Program Information NetJets Pilot Assistance Program (NJPAP) Mission Philosophy Recovery focused monitoring system Statistics Pros and Cons
NetJets Pilot Assistance Program (NJPAP) August 2006 Letter of Agreement (LOA) Governance Board two union/two company members Policy Manual/program guide Alcohol/drug testing process and positive results Cost sharing structure pilot/company/union Pilot Certificate Revocation Process Requires Pilot corporation with all health care professionals Medical leave benefits 36 months of partial salary
Thanks for the Airline HIMS Support for NJPAP Development Several Airlines instrumental in program development Union Chairs very open about individual programs What they did versus what they would like to do for their programs Provided best of the best model for NJPAP development
NetJets Inc General Information Part 91K/135 Operator Fractional Ownership @2500 pilots 410 aircraft
NJPAP Pilots in Monitoring Average 15 25 in monitoring 19 pilots currently in monitoring Average 3.8 new cases per year (1-7) 51 pilots since program inception
NJPAP Mission Save lives, protect careers and enhance company operations safety Accomplish through education, early identification, treatment and assisted recovery
NJPAP Philosophy Create an environment that provides opportunity to recover from substance abuse/dependence Compassionate concern for the individual Cooperative and mutually supportive relationship between pilot, their union, management, IMS and FAA Respect for confidentiality and anonymity of pilots participating in NJPAP Pilots responsible for recovery and accountability for behavior Aviation safety will always take priority over any individual s circumstances or Company situation
Alcoholism Experiences with Monitoring It is a disease cunning, baffling and powerful Everyone underestimates the power of the disease Over time all have a tendency to drift into failure How can monitoring aid in relapse prevention?
Recovery-Focused Monitoring Program NJPAP Treatment One treatment center CogScreen taken during treatment process Out brief for Aftercare, monitor assignments and 90/90 Attend NJPAP meetings in Columbus, Ohio right after treatment
Recovery-Focused Monitoring Program NJPAP Group Meetings Monthly Attended by IMS, Governance Board, Monitors and Participants
The Monitoring Support System Case management at monthly meeting during board meeting Meeting with monitors to discuss case progress and concerns Meeting with participants AA with cross talk Company and Union monitors provide report post participant sharing Issues addressed either during the meeting or post meeting Participates encouraged to ask for help and assistance with recovery issues
The Monitoring Support System Cont. Monitors write detailed monthly reports to IMS Phone discussions with Psychiatrist 2 months after treatment Open communication loop Psychiatrist Pilot IMS Monitors Governance Board
RFM SIA Treatment PAP & Monitoring, AA SIA > Monitoring, 3 5 years Relapses: Zero SIA: 32 In Progress: 7 Post Release Relapses: 7 total Relapses: 1 RFM: 19
Attrition Since Inception (2005) Total of 12 3 other disqualifying medical issues 3 terminated from program non- compliance 4 resigned did not engage recovery 1 terminated after RFM - relapse 1- furloughed and did not participate 1- Received SIA and went to legacy carrier
Pros NJPAP System Relapse Statistics are industry leading Some of the people that did not get to return are successes Pilots lives saved even if not returning to fly Aviation Safety
Cons NJPAP System Return to work - requires more time with recovery-based approach Expense higher costs Providers selected for program Length of time to return to work pilot progress Pilots not always appreciative of the added attention