Aviation Medical Examinations
CLASS 1
Necessary to exercise the privileges of a pilot-in-command for flight operations that require an Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
Examples: Airline Pilots (Delta, Spirit, Endeavor, etc); Corporate Jet PIC.
Valid for 6 calendar months if pilot is 40 years or older.
Valid for 12 calendar months if pilot is less than 40 years old.
CLASS 2
Necessary to exercise the privileges of a pilot-in-command of commercial aviation duties not requiring an Airline Pilot certificate.
Examples: banner towing, agricultural operations, non-jet corporate aviation.
Valid for 12 calendar months.
CLASS 3
Necessary to exercise the privileges of a private pilot certificate, recreational pilot certificate, student pilot certificate or a flight instructor certificate.
Examples: general aviation.
Valid for 24 calendar months (2 years) if pilot is 40 years or older.
Valid for 60 calendar months (5 years) if pilot is less than 40 years old.
EKG
Electrocardiograms are required for a person applying for first-class medical certification at the first application after reaching the 35th birthday and on an annual basis after reaching the 40th birthday. The EKG must demonstrate an absence of clinically significant abnormalities. An EKG performed by an outside physician may be brought in by the applicant for interpretation by the AME if it was performed within 60 days of the applicant’s appointment.
They are not required for class 2 or 3 examinations unless the AME finds reason to do so during the examination.
Pre-Examination Consultations
If you have questions or concerns about the aviation medical examination process or want to discuss the impact of a particular health condition on your medical exam, we recommend booking a private consultation.
A consultation allows further understanding of the FAA requirements for specific medical conditions in a no-risk, no-pressure environment. This decreases the risk of a deferral by ensuring you are aware of all needed records and can complete all necessary tests prior to coming in for the exam. This allows the physicians to review all required records immediately and upload them electronically to the FAA, improving the chances of issuing a permit same day.
We can also do custom post-examination consultations for pilots who were temporarily denied by the FAA or have received an FAA request for more information or records. By helping pilots understand the most efficient pathway to recertification and advocating for pilots to the FAA, we pride ourselves on our ability to get you flying again. Please contact us for more information.
