AME's evaluation of a pilot with a single alcohol-related event (DUI/DWI, detainment or arrest) covering history, screening and documentation review, to decide whether to issue or defer.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for osteoarthritis or limited autoimmune arthritis (rheumatoid limited to joints, psoriatic, ankylosing spondylitis) that is stable on an acceptable medication, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician or rheumatologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for asthma that is stable and well controlled (symptoms and rescue-inhaler use no more than 2 days/times a week, limited steroid bursts, no hospitalization in the last year), based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician or pulmonologist/allergist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for hypertension with stable blood pressure control on acceptable antihypertensive medication for at least 7 days and no symptoms or side effects, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for hypothyroidism that is stable on levothyroxine or another acceptable thyroid replacement, without symptoms, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician or endocrinologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for migraine, tension or cluster headache that is stable on an acceptable regimen with no more than one episode a month and only mild, non-disabling symptoms, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician or neurologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, impaired fasting glucose or insulin resistance (including diabetic medication taken for weight loss) in an applicant whose A1C has never been 6.5% or higher, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician or prescribing provider dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for use of medication (including GLP-1/diabetic medication) for overweight or obesity in an applicant whose A1C has never been 6.5% or higher, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the prescribing provider or treating physician dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Treating provider reports A1C, medications, hypoglycemia, complications and stability for a pilot whose diabetes or hyperglycemia is treated with non-insulin medication (AASI).
- Completed by
- Provider who treats the pilot's diabetes
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Eye specialist documents intraocular lens type (monofocal, multifocal, accommodating), visual acuity and complications after cataract surgery or lens replacement.
- Completed by
- Ophthalmologist or optometrist (or a detailed clinical progress note covering all items)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
FAA request (within 90 days) for the treated OSA pilot's sleep study, treatment and compliance documentation, including a completed OSA Treated Status Report from the treating provider.
- Completed by
- Primary care physician and/or sleep specialist treating the OSA (or a completed OSA Treated Status Report)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Sent for each case
- Language
- English
FAA request that a pilot at risk for OSA obtain a sleep assessment per AASM criteria (and sleep study/treatment if diagnosed) within 90 days.
- Completed by
- AME, personal physician or sleep medicine specialist (assessment per AASM); sleep study interpreted by a sleep medicine specialist
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Sent for each case
- Language
- English
Treating provider documents OSA treatment, compliance data and symptom resolution for a pilot on CPAP/oral appliance or post-surgery (initial review or AASI renewal).
- Completed by
- Physician or health care provider who treats the pilot's OSA
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Treating physician and AME report on symptoms, medications and changes for a pilot or ATCS re-issued under the AASI PATH for anxiety, depression and related conditions.
- Completed by
- Treating clinician (Section 1) and the AME
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
FAA specification of what a treating provider's clinic note must contain (history, meds, exam, tests, assessment, plan) to be accepted for CACI, AASI and special-issuance decisions.
- Completed by
- Any treating physician or provider of the pilot
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Sent for each case
- Language
- English
Prescribing provider documents the weight-loss or prediabetes medication, dose stability, side effects, A1C and BMI for a pilot taking it.
- Completed by
- Provider who prescribes the weight-loss or prediabetes medication
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Eye specialist's report of history, phorias, fusion, pupils, fields, slit-lamp and fundus findings, acuity, IOP, prescription and evaluation for an airman with an eye condition or failed vision screen.
- Completed by
- Ophthalmologist or optometrist (eye specialist)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Fillable PDF
- Language
- English
Records the airman's medical history and the AME's physical examination and certification decision for a first-, second- or third-class FAA medical certificate (14 CFR Part 67).
- Completed by
- FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (pilot completes Items 1-20 in MedXPress)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Online portal or EMR
- Language
- English
State-licensed physician performs a comprehensive exam and declares no known condition that would interfere with safe operation, so a pilot may fly under BasicMed (14 CFR 61.113(i), 68) instead of holding a third-class medical.
- Completed by
- Any state-licensed physician (MD/DO); no AME designation needed
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Standards Service
- Format
- Fillable PDF
- Language
- English
Specifies the psychologist's or neuropsychologist's evaluation and report for the ADHD fast track (records review, face-to-face evaluation, findings) within 90 days of the AME exam.
- Completed by
- Doctoral-level psychologist or neuropsychologist
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Sent for each case
- Language
- English
Specifies the in-person HIMS neuropsychologist evaluation and testing report for the ADHD standard track.
- Completed by
- HIMS neuropsychologist
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Sent for each case
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or other colitis that is stable with no or mild symptoms and no surgery in the last 6 weeks, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician or gastroenterologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for colon/colorectal cancer that is stable with no high-risk features and the airman back to full activity with no treatment needed, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating oncologist, surgeon or gastroenterologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for stable open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension/glaucoma suspect, or treated narrow-angle glaucoma diagnosed at 40 or older, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating ophthalmologist (FAA Form 8500-14 or equivalent report) dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for chronic hepatitis C that is stable, off treatment, without complications and with AST, ALT, albumin and PT within 10% of normal in the last 90 days, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician (status report) dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for bladder cancer that is stable, non-muscle-invasive and non-metastatic, with active treatment completed, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating urologist or oncologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for stage 0 / in-situ breast cancer (DCIS, LCIS, Paget disease) with no evidence of disease after completed treatment, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating oncologist, surgeon or physician dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for asymptomatic carotid or vertebral artery stenosis (or surveillance 2+ years after correction) with no clinically significant progression on imaging, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician, vascular surgeon or cardiologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for chronic immune thrombocytopenia more than 12 months from diagnosis with platelets stable above 50,000/microL and no bleeding history or splenectomy, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating hematologist or physician dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for stable, asymptomatic chronic kidney disease with eGFR 35 or higher and controlled underlying conditions, with no dialysis or transplant anticipated, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician or nephrologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for asymptomatic, observation-only CLL/SLL (Rai 0-1 / Binet A, diagnosed at 40 or older, monitored 5+ years) with acceptable recent labs, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating oncologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for eosinophilic esophagitis that is well controlled with histologic remission (under 15 eos/hpf) on the most recent endoscopy/biopsy and no fibrostenotic disease, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating gastroenterologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for stable, non-disabling essential tremor, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician or neurologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for low testosterone/hypogonadism that is stable on replacement therapy with hematocrit 54% or less and no VTE, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the urologist, endocrinologist or treating physician dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for metabolic dysfunction-associated or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis without cirrhosis and with a recent fibrosis score (FIB-4, VCTE or MR elastography) under the FAA thresholds, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the hepatologist or treating physician dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for mitral valve repair (mitral valve only) that is stable without anticoagulation other than aspirin, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating cardiologist or cardiac surgeon dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for polycystic ovarian syndrome that is stable on acceptable medications with cardiovascular risk factors controlled and no diabetes, untreated OSA or depression/anxiety, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician, gynecologist or endocrinologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for stable, asymptomatic primary hemochromatosis without cardiac, hepatic, CNS, endocrine or joint involvement, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician or hematologist/hepatologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for prostate cancer that is stable, non-metastatic and has completed active treatment, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating urologist or oncologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for mild-to-moderate psoriasis (e.g., plaque, guttate) that is stable with no systemic symptoms or functional limitation, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician or dermatologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for renal cancer that is stable with no chemotherapy, recurrence, extracapsular extension, metastasis or paraneoplastic syndrome, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating urologist or oncologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for asymptomatic, stable retained kidney stone(s) unlikely to cause sudden incapacitation, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating physician or urologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) checklist that lets an Aviation Medical Examiner issue a regular airman medical certificate for testicular cancer that is stable, non-metastatic and has completed active treatment, based on the treating clinician's note.
- Completed by
- Aviation Medical Examiner (checks it against a Detailed Clinical Progress Note from the treating urologist or oncologist dated within 90 days of the AME exam)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Oncologist summary of stage, treatment, symptoms and labs for a pilot with CLL/SLL (CACI or AASI).
- Completed by
- Treating oncologist
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Pulmonologist summary of COPD severity, exacerbations, oxygen use, PFTs and medications for a pilot under AASI.
- Completed by
- Pulmonologist or the physician who manages the COPD
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Cardiologist summary of symptoms, interval events, medications, risk factors and testing for a pilot recertifying under a special issuance for coronary heart disease.
- Completed by
- Treating cardiologist
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Item-by-item requirements for the endocrinologist's initial comprehensive report, CGM data and renewal reports for an insulin-treated pilot seeking any class under the CGM option.
- Completed by
- Treating board-certified endocrinologist
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Sent for each case
- Language
- English
Specification for the board-certified endocrinologist's initial comprehensive evaluation of an insulin-treated pilot (diabetes history, hypoglycemia, complications, labs, monitoring) within 90 days.
- Completed by
- Treating board-certified endocrinologist
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Sent for each case
- Language
- English
Treating provider documents glucose self-monitoring, hypoglycemia, A1C, complications and regimen for a third-class pilot on insulin certified under the non-CGM option.
- Completed by
- Provider who treats the pilot's diabetes
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Specifies the content of a neurologist's evaluation and report (history, exam, imaging, EEG, medications, prognosis) for pilots with neurologic conditions such as seizure, TBI, migraine or tremor.
- Completed by
- Neurologist
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Sent for each case
- Language
- English
HIMS AME's checklist for recertifying a pilot under a drug and alcohol monitoring special issuance (sobriety, monitoring reports, aftercare, evaluations).
- Completed by
- HIMS-trained Aviation Medical Examiner
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
HIMS AME's checklist for initial special issuance of a pilot or ATCS treated with an SSRI or other conditionally approved antidepressant.
- Completed by
- HIMS-trained Aviation Medical Examiner
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
HIMS AME's checklist for recertifying a pilot or ATCS on an antidepressant special issuance.
- Completed by
- HIMS-trained Aviation Medical Examiner
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
HIMS-trained AME's mandatory checklist summarizing treatment, aftercare, monitoring, psychiatric/neuropsychological evaluations and recommendation for a pilot seeking initial special issuance after substance dependence or abuse.
- Completed by
- HIMS-trained Aviation Medical Examiner
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Specifies the treating physician's status report and labs (CD4, viral load, antiretrovirals, cognitive screening) for a pilot with HIV seeking any class of certificate.
- Completed by
- Physician knowledgeable in the treatment of HIV-infected persons
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Sent for each case
- Language
- English
Eye specialist documents retinal toxicity screening (fields, OCT etc.) for a pilot taking hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine.
- Completed by
- Ophthalmologist or optometrist who monitors the medication
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Urologist or endocrinologist summary of testosterone therapy, hematocrit, side effects and VTE history for a pilot on testosterone replacement.
- Completed by
- Urologist, endocrinologist or treating physician
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Cardiologist summary of rhythm control, symptoms, CHA2DS2-VASc score and emboli mitigation for a pilot with non-valvular atrial fibrillation or flutter under AASI.
- Completed by
- Treating cardiologist (or a detailed clinical progress note covering the same items)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Cardiologist summary of pacemaker indication, device interrogation, dependency and symptoms for a pilot with an implanted pacemaker.
- Completed by
- Treating cardiologist
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Specifies the cardiology evaluation (history, risk factors, exam, assessment) and lab testing that make up an FAA cardiovascular evaluation.
- Completed by
- Treating cardiologist / physician performing the evaluation
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Sent for each case
- Language
- English
Records a six-minute walk test done to ATS standards (distance, oxygen saturation, heart rate, symptoms) for a pilot with a cardiac or pulmonary condition.
- Completed by
- Provider who treats the cardiac or pulmonary condition
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- PDF
- Language
- English
Specifies the neuropsychological testing and report required after head trauma, stroke, encephalitis, MS or other conditions that may impair cognition.
- Completed by
- Neuropsychologist (FAA list available)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Sent for each case
- Language
- English
Specifies the neuropsychological evaluation and testing required for a pilot or ATCS seeking special issuance while on an SSRI/antidepressant.
- Completed by
- Neuropsychologist
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Sent for each case
- Language
- English
Specifies the psychiatric and neuropsychological evaluations required for pilots with substance use disorders (HIMS pathway).
- Completed by
- Psychiatrist and neuropsychologist (HIMS-experienced)
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Sent for each case
- Language
- English
Specifies the separate psychiatric and clinical psychological evaluations (records review, interview, testing such as MMPI) required for pilots with mental health conditions.
- Completed by
- Board-certified psychiatrist and clinical psychologist
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Letter or report
- Language
- English
Ophthalmologist's report on an airman with glaucoma or ocular hypertension (type, IOP, fields, treatment, stability) used for FAA medical certification and the glaucoma CACI.
- Completed by
- Ophthalmologist
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine
- Format
- Fillable PDF
- Language
- English