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ATCS MEDICAL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
Air Traffic Control Personnel – Series GS2152
INITIAL EMPLOYMENT
Applicants for initial appointment to air traffic control specialist positions must comply with the following requirements:
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(1) The applicant must demonstrate: Distant visual acuity of 20/20 in each eye separately, without correction, or distant visual acuity … Read More
| The FAA does not publish a list of approved medications. Usually, it is the condition being treated which determines approval.
An unofficial list of meds by category is provided here. The condition being treated must be considered with the medication to establish FAA approval. |
FAA Approved Medications |
The routine FAA medical examination does not test for alcohol use and it does not include a blood test. The urine test, which is performed by Aviation Medical Examiner’s, is a screening test for diabetes and kidney disease and normally does not include a drug test.
Professional pilots are typically … Read More
14 CFR § 61.53 – Prohibits aviation operations during a medical efficiency. The IMSAFE checklist was first published in the Aeronautical Information Manual and highlights the pre-flight aeromedical elements pilots should use to assess their flight fitness. You can also take a flight fitness quiz here.
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THERAPEUTIC DRUG GUIDELINES FOR
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALISTS
Applicability: These guidelines are for the use of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) headquarters and field medical elements in determining the eligibility of air traffic control specialists (ATCS) for medical clearance. The guidelines may also be used by ATCSs to determine the likely … Read More
ATCS Medical Standards Overview
ATCS personnel must comply with the standards outlined below. Air Traffic Control Specialist Applicants with disqualifying conditions may still be eligible for “Special Consideration” of a medical certificate. Contact Pilot Medical Solutions for additional information.
Air Traffic Control Specialists are entitled to preferred rates for services … Read More
Ronald A. Jenkins, MD
501 West Saint Mary Blvd, Suite 100
Lafayette, LA, 70506
P: 337-983-0700
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The following information outlines essential information and resources to help you obtain and retain FAA medical certification.
Very few people can’t obtain FAA medical certification. The initial determination is made … Read More
| Pilot Medical Brief – Volume 79 Pilot Medical Solutions, Inc. www.leftseat.comPrint or Download PDF Version |
FAA Medical Certification 7 Things Every Pilot Should Know |
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| Choosing an AME…………….1
Before Your FAA Medical Exam…………………………………2 |
Looking to build or grow your Aeromedical Practice?
Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) are private physicians, trained and authorized by the FAA to perform airman medical examinations and to issue medical certificates.
New AMEs are designated based upon the local demand for aeromedical certification services. Demand is determined by … Read More
