Social policy and social risk management in civil aviation: international experience and challenges of Kyrgyzstan

The article examines the issues of social policy and social risk management in civil aviation. Civil aviation is presented as a strategically important component of transport infrastructure, directly linked to both economic development and social mobility. The industry is characterized by a high concentration of professional and social risks, including psycho-emotional stress, fatigue, unstable employment, gender imbalance, and threats to the social security of employees and their families. Based on international and national data, as well as case studies from Kyrgyzstan and other countries, the article analyzes key factors affecting flight safety and the resilience of the aviation industry. The study emphasizes the necessity of a comprehensive social policy that includes state regulation, corporate responsibility of airlines, and trade union participation. The proposed measures to mitigate social risks include the introduction of fatigue risk management systems, the development of corporate social programs, professional training of aviation personnel, and international cooperation.