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 […]
Failed Random Drug Test
A pilot who failed a FAA random drug test will be subject to immediate action by their employer and the FAA. It may not necessarily mean the end of your flying career, and having an aviation attorney on your side can put you in the best position to return to the cockpit. On the […]
Is bipolar disorder disqualifying for a pilot?
Is a bipolar disorder diagnoses disqualifying for a pilot? If you are a pilot and have ever been diagnosed with a bipolar disorder, whether or not the diagnoses was correct, you may have questions on your eligibility for FAA medical certification, and what information to disclose on your medical application. Generally, if there is a […]
How would the FAA find out about my DUI?
“How would the FAA find out about my DUI?” This is a common aviation law question we receive regularly from student pilots filling out the medical application for the first time, to veteran pilots who have held licenses and certificates for years. Each time a pilot files a medical application, the pilot authorizes the FAA […]
DUI Reporting Requirements for Pilots
Understanding the DUI Reporting Requirements for Pilots is important for any pilot with a prior DUI arrest. There are 2 important reporting requirements that the pilot may need to disclose. The first is found at FAR 61.15, which requires a pilot to report a “motor vehicle action.” The second is in disclosing a DUI arrest […]