Become a Peer Supporter
Step Up. Support Others. Strengthen Our Aviation Community.
We're looking for pilots, flight attendants, and maintenance technicians ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their fellow aviation professionals. As a trained MedAire Peer Supporter, you'll join a global network of dedicated professionals helping colleagues navigate life's challenges on and off the job.
Why Become a Peer Supporter?
Because you understand. You know what it's like to manage fatigue across time zones, to miss important family moments, to carry the responsibility of safety on your shoulders. Your lived experience becomes a lifeline for colleagues facing struggles that often go unspoken.
Enroll in the Peer Supporter Training Program Today
Limited to 10 participants per session. Reserve your spot now.
Remember: A credit card is required to confirm your enrollment, but you'll only be charged in the event of a no-show or late cancellation. This commitment ensures training opportunities remain available for dedicated aviation professionals ready to make a difference.
How Does Training Work?
- Before Your In-Person Session: Complete 4 hours of essential e-learning through the OdiliaClark training academy. This foundation prepares you for the intensive hands-on training and ensures every minute of your in-person session is focused on developing practical skills.
- During Your In-Person Session: This intensive, discussion-based training is designed around active participation and real-world application. You'll work through case study scenarios, practice difficult conversations, and connect with fellow aviation professionals who share your commitment to supporting our community. The face-to-face format allows you to build crucial relationships with the TTAP team and other Peer Supporters while gaining confidence through hands-on practice.
- After Certification: Your journey doesn't end with certification. You'll receive continuous support through regular supervision, recurrent training, and connection with a global network of peer supporters and mental health professionals.
What You'll Learn
This in-depth training develops your understanding of the Talk to a Peer program in aviation, equipping you to support colleagues within the industry.
Core Support Skills
- Listening and support techniques for meaningful peer conversations
- Initial, non-clinical psychological strategies to help colleagues develop self-awareness, healthy coping mechanisms, and resilience
- Mental Health Aware course
- Recognition and response techniques for various mental health concerns
Specialized Aviation Content
- Aviation-specific mental health challenges and stressors unique to our industry
- Peer support legislation and guidance relevant to aviation professionals
- Wellbeing support and signposting to professional resources when additional help is needed
Practical Application
- Difficult conversations training with hands-on practice scenarios
- Mock peer support calls to build confidence in your new role
- Suicide intervention training for critical situations
- GDPR, confidentiality, and compliance standards to protect those you support
Program Integration
- Understanding the Talk to a Peer program structure and your role within it
- Building relationships with the TTAP team and fellow Peer Supporters
- Connecting with the collaborative partnership between MedAire and OdiliaClark
On completion of the training, you'll be able to demonstrate knowledge around mental wellbeing and adaptive strategies to offer guidance and signpost to additional support as required. Peer Support Volunteers are trained to provide initial support while working within a comprehensive framework that includes access to industry specialists and mental health professionals when needed.
About Talk to a Peer & Our Partnership
What is Talk to a Peer?
Talk to a Peer by OdiliaClark is a trusted peer support program designed specifically for high-stakes industries like aviation. It's built on a simple but powerful principle: support from those who understand.
At the heart of the program are Peer Support Volunteers—colleagues trained in listening and support skills who provide initial, non-clinical psychological strategies to help develop self-awareness, healthy coping mechanisms, and resilience. They can also signpost to professional support when further help is needed.
Alongside the Peer Support Volunteers are industry specialists, mental health professionals, and an excellent learning and development team who work together to educate, inform, and continuously develop the program, making sure it's integrated into the heart of your workplace.
The MedAire Partnership
For over 40 years, MedAire has been the foremost provider of aviation medical and security services, ensuring the health and safety of aviation professionals worldwide.
In partnership with OdiliaClark, we've created MedAire Wellbeing Services powered by Talk to a Peer—a pioneering collaboration that combines MedAire's decades of aviation expertise with OdiliaClark's specialized peer support network.
This initiative sets a new standard for peer support within the business aviation sphere, offering a targeted approach to mental health and wellbeing tailored specifically for aviation professionals.
Nearly 90% of all requests for support are resolved by a Peer Support Volunteer who understands the industry—proving that aviators supporting aviators works.
Together, we're cultivating a supportive community where each voice is heard, each person is assisted, and each member is valued—ensuring that mental health support is as accessible and reliable as any other safety resource in aviation.