FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
Agency that regulates civil aviation, including medical certification requirements for pilots and flight crew.
Key Facts
- Regulates all civil aviation in the United States
- Requires Class 1, 2, or 3 medical certificates for pilots
- BasicMed alternative available since 2017 for certain pilots
- Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) perform pilot physicals
The FAA requires pilots and certain flight crew members to hold valid medical certificates. There are three classes: Class 1 (airline transport pilots), Class 2 (commercial pilots), and Class 3 (private pilots), each with different examination requirements and renewal intervals. The BasicMed program provides an alternative pathway for certain private pilots. FAA medical examinations are conducted by FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs).
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