article_snippet: Second, regardless of pilots' backgrounds and ideologies, airlines as sophisticated as Lufthansa may need to implement more than voluntary stress-relief assessments.
article_snippet: The zeitgeist of pilots is very similar to the military: tough, strong, with psychological challenges viewed as "sissy."  
article_snippet: Perhaps airlines will need to guarantee that pilots who seek counseling will not be unjustly punished.  
article_snippet: And instead of sitting back and waiting for someone to approach counselors, regular and consistent check-ins might be necessary.