U.S, March 30 -- The demands of the profession, including long hours, irregular schedules, and high levels of responsibility, including having the lives of hundreds of passengers in their care, can create significant stress. Pilots are also subject to strict regulatory standards, including those related to mental health.

With these factors contributing to the mental health challenges pilots face, why do those in this profession often find this a sensitive subject?

For professionals like Agne Novikiene, Aviation Psychologist at Avion Express, she explains that her job involves not only selecting the right people for pilot training but also helping airborne personnel open up about their challenges at work. She goes on to explain this conu...