There are a few options to Appeal the Denial of a FAA Medical Certificate. When the FAA Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD) or the Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) deny a pilot’s medical certificate application, the appeal options depend on the reason for the denial, and the division issuing the denial. Appeal a Denial for a Medically […]
Finding a HIMS AME and the FAA HIMS Program
What is a HIMS AME? Airmen who have ever been arrested for an alcohol related event such as a DUI or MIP, have sustained an injury where alcohol use was involved; or have self-admitted substance problems will most likely be asked by the FAA to work with a HIMS AME. There are only few instances […]
ADHD and Pilot Medical Certification
ADHD and Pilot Medical Certification prompts many questions from airmen. Many pilots we work with learn about the FAA’s restrictions associated with prior ADHD treatment or diagnosis only after they have started the application process, and are surprised by the stringent process for certification. Oftentimes, significant money has been spent on flying lessons by the […]
Pilot DUI and the FAA Process
Report a DUI to the FAA A Pilot DUI and the FAA Process is a topic with many questions for pilots of all levels. There are two important DUI reporting requirements for pilots. The first requirement is found at FAR 61.15, which requires a pilot to report a “motor vehicle action” by submitting a Notification […]
Military Pilots Transition to Civilian
As military pilots transition to civilian life, and wish to continue to fly professionally or personally, they have to go through the FAA’s medical application process. Unlike their time in the military, which does not require an FAA medical certificate. We have helped Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard military pilots with their transition to […]