What options does an AME have with regards to reconsidering a medical certificate?
What options does an AME have with regards to reconsidering a medical certificate?
An applicant whose medical certification is denied by an AME may request reconsideration of the decision by the Manager, FAA Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD) or an FAA Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS).
How long does FAA Special Issuance take?
It usually takes about 15 working days for the FAA to respond to our inquiry. If you need to contact the FAA, the number is 405-954-4821. Avoid calling on Monday and Tuesday, if possible.
What happens if your FAA medical is denied?
How long is HIMS program?
A HIMS AME has completed a weeklong initial training program with refresher updates every three years.
Why is my FAA medical taking so long?
The first reason is completely out of the airman’s control: backlog. There are a lot of airmen with deferred FAA medical applications and an insufficient staff to keep up with the backlog. So, sometimes, waiting for a file to actually be reviewed by a doctor or analyst adds the biggest delay to an airman’s file review.
How long does FAA take to review medical?
about 15 working days
It usually takes about 15 working days for the FAA to respond to our inquiry. If you need to contact the FAA, the number is 405-954-4821.
How many days do have to apply for reconsideration after you have been denied a medical certificate by an aviation medical examiner?
14 CFR 67.409(a) establishes that a person may seek reconsideration within 30 days of a denial by an aviation medical examiner.
Can your doctor stop you from flying?
“Very few people cannot fly for medical reasons.” However, specialists in various medical fields have determined that certain medical conditions require special precautions before flying. At the top of the list are people with heart or pulmonary problems.
How long do you have to ask the FAA to reconsider your medical application if it is denied?
14 CFR 67.409(a) establishes that a person may seek reconsideration within 30 days of a denial by an aviation medical examiner. However, AME’s are designees of the FAA and rarely deny applications; instead, they defer the decision to the FAA.
How does the HIMS program work?
It is a partnership, a team approach. HIMS is a voluntary, occupational substance abuse treatment program, specific to commercial pilots, that coordinates the identification, treatment, and return to work process for affected aviators. It is abstinence based.
Can the FAA see my medical records?
In short, the FAA doesn’t check medical records unless they have a reason to – i.e. you disclose something that warrants further information or investigation, or something happens to you – like an accident, incident, or disciplinary action – which the FAA will then thoroughly investigate.