Have you recently said those words: “the FAA is revoking my license?” Unfortunately, what with the FAA’s new “compliance philosophy,” the majority of the enforcement actions coming from the FAA are emergency revocations…which means that instead of giving you an opportunity to respond to the allegations prior to issuing a revocation order, the FAA is immediately revoking your pilot license. Make no mistake, however, when the FAA revokes your certificate immediately (or pursuant to an “emergency,”) you still have an opportunity to appeal such an order to the National Transportation Safety Board.
Currently, there seems to be an influx of such “emergency” orders – a lot of people are saying “the FAA is revoking my license.” The reason for that is likely that the FAA’s “compliance philosophy” seemingly thwarts enforcement actions where there are actions or behavior that is for the most part not intentional or reckless. As such, when an airman violates the FARs intentionally (although perhaps unknowingly in some cases) or recklessly, the FAA does not have to comply with their new “kinder, gentler” policies. For example, when an airman fails to report a DUI conviction or administrative action to the FAA via 14 C.F.R. §61.15 or DUI conviction, DUI arrest, or administrative action via the FAA medical application, the FAA deems those actions “intentional” and outside the scope of the “compliance philosophy.” So, if your question is “why is the FAA revoking my license,” the answer is that likely you’ve taken an action which is intentional or reckless and is otherwise in violation of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
If you are saying “the FAA is revoking my license,” it is time to immediately call a FAA defense attorney at The Ison Law Firm. It’s possible that your right to an appeal will exhaust if you do not act quickly. Your aviation attorney at The Ison Law Firm can competently and efficiently address your defense and assist you in the appeal process going forward. Call your FAA attorney at The Ison Law Firm today!