When questions arises, AMEs must check the Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners and other FAA documents. If the question remains unresolved, the AME should seek advice from a RFS or the Manager of the AMCD. After all evaluations and tests are completed, the AME reviews Form 8500-8. If compl...
The impact of this proposal on the presently designated senior aviation medical examiners is considered. Computer data relating to the activity of these designees indicate that relatively few would be significantly involved. Those not serving as consultants to an airline would still be examining over ...
19-Q. Must I be agraduate of an FAA certificated aviation maintenance technician (mechanic)school to qualify to take the FAA mechanic written test? A. No, however,graduation from the appropriate course of a certificated aviation maintenancetechnician (mechanic) school is one way to meet the expe...
On November 20, 2013, Fred Tilton, the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Federal Air Surgeon, announced a New Obstructive Sleep Apnea Policy1 (Policy) the FAA will be "releasing shortly."2 Under...
The FAA first announced plans to create the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee (ARC) shortly after an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot told law enforcement that he was having a "nervous breakdown" when he allegedly tried to shut down a plane's engine mid-flight. ...
AAM的委任代表为航空医学考官(Aviation Medical Examiner,以下简称AME),主管办公室为AAM-400。 3.1 委任代表的一般要求 (1)最低资格。委任代表申请人必须年满23周岁,并且能够流利地听、说、读、写英语。 (2)品质。委任代表申请人必须诚实守信、团结协作、掌握分寸、有可靠的信誉、从事航空工业并且履行授权的职能的时...
AMEAviation Medical Examiner - a physician designated by the FAA and given the authority to perform airman physical examinations for issuance of second- and third-class medical and student pilot certificates. (NOTE: Senior Examiners perform first-class airman examinations). ...
When it comes to medical requirements, the FAA requires pilots to takemedical examseither annually or every 6 months depending on the pilot’s age and it must be administered by a designated Aviation Medical Examiner, or AME. However, these examiners aren’t required to ask specific mental-heal...
Section 800 General Aviation: Reexamination of Pilots: The FAA must notify pilots about reexaminations within a year, with restrictions on passenger operations if not conducted within 30 days. GAO Review: A report on the implementation of the Pilot’s Bill of Rights. ...
This all said, the Sport Pilot certificate should be viewed as seperate from the normal progression of aviation certificates. If you want to fly light sport aircraft, then by all means go for a light sport pilot certificate. However, if you want to fly heavier, faster, and more capable ...