PASS Chapter TM2 member Wetzel has been approved for VLTP. Brother Wetzel is an aviation safety inspector in Texas. He has been approved for the VLTP due to medical concerns. Any leave donation from PASS members would be much appreciated by Wetzel and his family.

Members who are interested in helping may submit their donations through the online VLTP intranet site. You must register on the site to do so. To register, please click on “Request Login” on the left and follow the instructions. The system will send you a temporary password and asks to reset after you log in. This program is strictly voluntary and confidential.

The Critical Incident Stress Management Program (CISM) is a joint initiative between PASS and the FAA that has been designed to help Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and Aviation Safety (AVS) employees effectively manage stress following a critical incident. Critical incidents include airplane accidents, natural disasters or the death of a coworker on the job.

The program is intended to help individuals identify and cope with their responses to such events. The focus of CISM is to provide reassurance and to minimize the harmful effects of job stress, particularly in crisis or emergency situations.