Participate as a Volunteer Peer Supporter
CAPS is recruiting volunteers eager to strengthen the Aviation Industry community by becoming trained Peer Supporters.
- Participants should ideally come from flight or cabin crew, or maintenance/engineering backgrounds, ensuring alignment with the audience CAPS aims to support.
- They should have relevant life experiences, both with positive events and challenges. This means they have an open, growth focused mindset, something that is essential in supporting others in need.
- All candidates have go through an initial recruitment process that is designed to ensure they are ready to provide effective peer support.
The Peer Training course, spanning three days, will equip you with essential knowledge and skills to be a great peer supporter. The course is free, and funded by the Program delivery partners, although operators are expected to cover the time and travel costs for their peers.
Upon course completion, you’ll be added to the CAPS Peer registry, enabling those seeking help to connect with you. To maintain privacy, your personal contact details will not be made public; all connections will be made via the website.
Participate as a Professional Service Organisation
Professional Services Organisations (PSOs) form an integral part of this program, providing additional levels of support based on the Peer’s assessment. They also act as a safety net for Peer Supporters, supplementing their efforts.
As the CAPS Program expands state-by-state, we aim to ensure the availability of PSOs matches this growth. If you are a psychologist or psychiatrist with experience in aviation-related specialties and wish to contribute to the CAPS Program, please reach us at info@thecapsprogram.org
Participate as a Registered Organisation
Building a supportive community within the Aviation Industry is vital. Employers can offer a range of services to foster staff wellbeing, including Personal Resilience training, Employee Assistance Programs, and addiction support services. The CAPS Program is one such initiative, open to aviation operators who are financial industry association members.
Current financial members include Flight Safety Foundation BARS Registered Operators, current RAAA Members.
Participation as Registered Organisation allows employers to be available for volunteer training, cover their associated expenses, and encourage employees to become Peer Supports. Registered Organisations in the CAPS Program extend these services to full-time and part-time employees, as well as full-time contractors in safety-critical roles.
Registration is free, requiring only a signed agreement from the CEO. Every two years, the CAPS Program Office will confirm your continued participation and verify contact details. All Registered Organisations are listed on the CAPS website and receive a CAPS Registered Organization Certificate.
