Pilot Peer Monitor
Find a Pilot Peer Monitor to Support Your Recovery Journey
If you are a pilot seeking a supportive and experienced Peer Monitor to assist you in your journey toward recovery and a safe return to flying, this page is your dedicated resource. Here, you will find a list of qualified and compassionate peer support pilots who understand the unique challenges of the aviation profession. These individuals offer guidance, accountability, and firsthand experience, helping you navigate FAA requirements, maintain sobriety, and work toward successfully returning to the cockpit. To connect with a monitor who can support you, simply reach out through the links provided below.
Peer Support Monitors
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Morten K — Pilot Peer Monitor
I am an airline pilot and began my aviation career in 2010. I bring both my professional experience and my personal commitment to recovery into my role as a Peer Pilot Monitor. I have been active in the recovery program since 2021 and have maintained sobriety since August 20, 2023. My home group is the New Start Group in Peachtree City.
Service and connection are a big part of my recovery. I currently host two weekly Birds of a Feather meetings, Ashley Birds on Wednesdays and Scandinavian Birds on Saturdays. These spaces are important to me because they allow pilots to connect, share openly, and support one another through shared experience.
I am especially passionate about helping pilots who may not have access to structured airline support programs. I understand how isolating this process can feel, and I am committed to offering guidance, accountability, and encouragement to those navigating recovery while trying to protect their careers.
I grew up in Norway and moved to the United States at the age of 20. I am married, a father of three, and live in Atlanta, Georgia. I have completed the HIMS seminar, both Basic and Advance Topics, and I am open to supporting pilots.
My approach is grounded in honesty, lived experience, and a genuine desire to help others find a path forward in recovery while working toward a safe and successful return to flying.
239-682-0587
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Meeting Attendance & Verification
Participants in monitoring programs may be expected to attend recovery-related meetings and maintain accurate records of attendance. Standard documentation typically includes a personal log with dates, times, and meeting details.
There is no universal requirement to obtain written verification for every meeting; however, individual evaluators or monitoring authorities may request additional documentation at their discretion.
To assist in service, we offer a Meeting Attendance Form that may be used as supplemental support alongside a personal attendance log.
Disclaimer:
Use of this form does not guarantee acceptance by any monitoring authority. Acceptance of documentation is determined solely by the overseeing evaluator. Individuals are responsible for confirming documentation requirements with their assigned authority. BOAF is not affiliated with any other program and you should contact your professional. See FAQs
To Become A Pilot
Peer Support Monitor
As a Pilot Peer Monitor, your primary role is to serve as both a mentor and a monitor, guiding a fellow pilot from externally enforced sobriety toward independent, sustainable recovery. You’ll maintain regular contact, provide detailed progress reports to the support team, and encourage the pilot to take ownership of their recovery—all while upholding confidentiality with clear limits. Your duty is to protect the integrity of the program itself, acting as a liaison between the pilot, medical team, airline, and union. Approach this role as service work: you are not responsible for the pilot’s success or failure, but your guidance is vital to helping them safely return to their career.
Guidelines for a Pilot Peer Monitor
The Monitor Guidelines outline the role and responsibilities of a monitor supporting a pilot in recovery from substance dependency. The primary goal is to transition the pilot from externally enforced sobriety to self-driven sobriety. Key guidelines include:
1. Encourage the pilot to take personal responsibility for their recovery by prioritizing meetings, therapy, and family support.
2. Act as a mentor, not a sponsor; maintain oversight and report high-risk behavior to the support team, as confidentiality is not absolute in this role.
3. Share personal recovery experiences to reduce the pilot’s anxiety and provide relatable guidance, while ensuring the pilot does most of the talking.
4. Provide detailed reports on the pilot’s recovery progress to help contextualize behavior and ensure genuine engagement.
5. Prioritize the integrity of the HIMS program over protecting the pilot; avoid covering up non-compliance to maintain trust and program viability.
6. View the role as service work, educating others and reinforcing one’s own sobriety through advocacy.
7. Recognize that the monitor is not responsible for the pilot’s success or failure; recovery depends on the pilot’s efforts and broader support systems.
Overall, the monitor serves as a guide, reporter, and advocate, balancing support with accountability to foster lasting recovery.
If you are interested in serving as a Peer Support Monitor and supporting fellow pilots in their journey to recovery, please provide your information through the link below to be added to our list of available mentors. Your experience and guidance can make a meaningful difference in helping others safely return to the cockpit. Join our supportive community today and contribute to this important program.
Disclaimer: This service is intended for informational and connection purposes only. We do not provide medical, legal, or professional advice. The peer monitors listed are not legally responsible for individual outcomes, and participation in this does not guarantee specific results. Each individual is solely responsible for their own recovery journey and compliance with all applicable regulations.