FAA Medical Certificate Denied for Substance Dependence Part 2: Increased Tolerance
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:...
FAA Medical Certificate Denied for Substance Dependence: Part 1: Criteria for “Dependence”
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...
Selecting a HIMS AME
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...
FAA Medical Denial for ADHD
Have you received a FAA medical denial for ADHD? Let’s analyze how you got to a denial and what can be done to appeal the denial. At least three questions on the FAA medical application (Form 8500-8) can identify to the FAA that an individual potentially has a history...
How to Prevent a FAA Medical Denial?
How to prevent a FAA medical denial is a question frequently asked of The Ison Law Firm by airmen. What is the most critical step to preventing a FAA medical denial? Preparation. Time and time again, airmen will complete their Form 8500-8, get examined by their...
Your FAA Medical Denial
Your FAA medical denial is not the end of the road for your flying career. Did you know that most FAA medical denials are not “final denials?” In other words, most FAA medical denials are subject to considerable “reconsideration” and potentially even review by the...
Unreported Conditions on Your FAA Medical Application
Yes, unreported conditions on your FAA medical application could lead to serious consequences. Maybe it was an accident. You didn’t really read the questions. You misunderstood the question. You were afraid to report something that could lead to denial of your medical...
Three Steps to Avoid a FAA Medical Denial
There are three steps to avoid a FAA medical denial, whether you’ve been flying for years or this is your first FAA medical application. As you probably already know, a pilot’s license is only as good as the medical certificate that you hold. If you’re an ATP, student...
What Should Your FAA DUI Attorney Tell You About DUI Convictions
What should your FAA DUI attorney tell you about DUI convictions? The first thing your FAA DUI attorney should tell you is that whether you are convicted of a DUI may not matter when it comes to obtaining your FAA medical certificate. More specifically, if you are...
Consequences of Failing to Report a DUI to the FAA
Failure to report a DUI to the FAA comes with some pretty serious repercussions. Generally, when you’ve been arrested for DUI, you potentially have two (and in some cases, three) reporting requirements to the FAA. The first reporting requirement occurs on your airman...