
The Journey Begins at Cornerstone
Aviation Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Who We Treat
We understand that for many, working in the airline industry is part of their identity. In addition to proven treatment methods, our Aviation Program offers a community of peers and professionals with the common goal of ensuring a patient’s substance use disorder diagnosis isn’t the end of a rewarding career. From admission to aftercare, our program liaisons are there to navigate every step of the treatment process.
Our Aviation Program Treats:
- Pilots
- Flight Attendants
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Ground Crew
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Treating Addiction in Our Aviation Professionals
Created by a collaboration of substance use disorder experts and long-time airline employees with recovery experiences, our program offers a unique and understanding approach to addiction treatment. Our personalized treatment plans are designed to meet each patient’s needs, as well as FAA, HIMS, FADAP, EAP, and union requirements.
Peer Support
In individual and group therapy sessions with other railroaders, we address personal and workplace circumstances contributing to substance abuse.
Fitness & Activity Therapy
Fitness, meditation, yoga, spirituality groups, rope courses, art, and music are just some of the experiential activities we offer at Cornerstone to amplify traditional therapy.
Family Therapy
Our family sessions are designed to help patients and loved ones work through relationship issues, enhance communication, and understand the recovery process.
Cornerstone’s Aviation Program Offers Multiple Clinical Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Schema
Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Acceptance &
Integration Therapy
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy
EMDR
Family Therapy
12-Step
Study
Helping Aviation Professionals Maintain Their License
We work directly with patients, their families, and medical providers to address concerns and confirm all critical return-to-work and licensing requirements are met. Our team also assists with processing FMLA and supplemental insurance paperwork to help remove the financial stress of being away from the workplace.
Organizations Requirements Met:
- Human Intervention and Motivation Study (HIMS)
- Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP)
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Aviation Unions
- Individual Employers

Returning To Work
Before discharging from our residential program, patients in the Aviation Professionals Program create a personalized plan for ongoing care and monitoring needs. Our specialized team helps with the transition into outpatient or supportive sober living programs and provides resources for connecting with recovery communities at home and while traveling.
Taking the Next Step
Cornerstone is committed to your well-being even beyond the completion of your residential program. We provide multiple methods to remain connected with our recovery community, ensuring ongoing support and accountability along your journey.
Cornerstone Alumni Community
The Cornerstone Alumni Program offers support and fellowship through a strong community of peers in recovery, helping to bridge the gap between treatment and a rewarding life of sobriety with resources, advocacy, and opportunities for social connection.
Aftercare Program & Recovery Coaching
Every Cornerstone patient has the opportunity to participate in recovery coaching and support groups led by a dedicated Cornerstone facilitator for up to two years after completing your treatment program.
Our Residential Treatment Campus
Located just south of Knoxville, TN, our inpatient rehab facility was designed for peace of mind. Modern architecture, set within the natural views of the Little River and Great Smoky Mountains, offers a peaceful setting to focus on sobriety.
INSURANCE options
We are in network with most insurance providers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Humana, Aetna, TRICARE, and Veterans Community Care programs. Contact us for a free insurance verfication to find out what benefits are available through your plan






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