FAA Medical Certificate with Pre-Diabetes

FAA Medical Certificate with Pre-Diabetes

It is possible to obtain a FAA medical certificate with pre-diabetes. The good news is that if you have appropriate documentation in place prior to submitting your FAA medical application, your Aviation Medical Examiner (“AME”) does not have to defer your medical...
Reconsideration of a FAA Medical Denial

Reconsideration of a FAA Medical Denial

Are you requesting reconsideration of a FAA medical denial? If you have been denied for a condition which is not a “specifically disqualifying” condition, the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) will offer an applicant an opportunity to request reconsideration of...
FAA Medical Certificate with Diabetes

FAA Medical Certificate with Diabetes

Can you get a FAA medical certificate with diabetes? It is possible to get a FAA medical certificate with diabetes if you can meet the FAA’s nuanced requirements for demonstrating stability and control. If you have diabetes, the FAA will require that you establish...
FAA Medical with a Possession Conviction

FAA Medical with a Possession Conviction

Can you get a FAA medical with a possession conviction on your record? It is possible to get a FAA medical with a possession conviction on your record. Of course, every situation is different; however, if you were convicted of a misdemeanor charge of “possession of...
Assessment for Sleep Apnea During Your FAA Medical

Assessment for Sleep Apnea During Your FAA Medical

Did you know that your AME conducts an assessment for sleep apnea during your FAA medical examination? In 2015, the FAA made it a requirement that your Aviation Medical Examiner (“AME”) conduct a risk assessment for obstructive sleep apnea (“sleep apnea”) on every...