by Anthony Ison | Dec 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Has your FAA medical certificate been denied for “substance dependence?” If so, reference the previous article regarding the FAA’s criteria for “substance dependence.” You can read that article here: FAA Medical Certificate Denied for Substance Dependence: Part 1: Criteria for “Dependence” – The Pilot Lawyer This article will address the first and most problematic of the FAA’s four criteria for “substance dependence.” (more…)
by Anthony Ison | Dec 4, 2020 | Pilot Law
Has your FAA medical certificate been denied for “substance dependence?” The first thing to know is that the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) has a different definition of “substance dependence” than does the rest of the medical community. Specifically, the medical community typically evaluates whether an individual has a “substance use disorder” by determining whether that individual meets criteria under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (“DSM”). (more…)
by Anthony Ison | Dec 3, 2020 | Pilot Law
Selecting a HIMS AME for your FAA medical certification can be a daunting process. What is a HIMS AME? What does a HIMS AME do? A HIMS AME is a senior Aviation Medical Examiner which has undergone the necessary training in the “HIMS” program in order to monitor airmen for certain medical conditions. “HIMS” stands for “Human Intervention Motivational Study” and is a substance use recovery program that has received grants from the Federal Aviation Administration “FAA” to develop aeromedical programs for airman medical certification and special issuance authorization. (more…)
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