FAA Physicals (1st, 2nd & 3rd Class, No Basic Med)

The FAA designates physicians known as Aviation Medical Examiners (AME) who complete specialized FAA training to perform these medical certification exams. While the priority is aviation safety, my goal as an AME is to help pilots attain and maintain certification to fly. In addition, we can assist when medical conditions occur that require additional information for certification and advocate on your behalf. At ProMed Exams, we offer prompt services to help get you in the air again as soon as possible, and we understand the importance of accuracy to avoid processing delays.

The exam assesses your overall physical and mental fitness for duty to ensure you can safely operate an aircraft. Expect a review of your medical history, mental health, and physical exam. Evaluation of blood pressure, heart rate, height/weight, vision, hearing, and urinalysis are required for every exam. EKG is required only for FIRST CLASS at age 35 and yearly starting at age 40. Waggoner color vision test is required ONCE for all first-time applicants and returning pilots that hold a 3rd class SODA or LOE that want to upgrade to 1st or 2nd class.

Please come prepared to provide a urine sample. You can eat/drink before the exam. Upon completion of the exam, in most cases (unless concerns arise requiring deferment), you will leave your appointment with your medical certification.

This examination is not a substitute for a full physical examination, consultation, diagnosis, or treatment by your primary health care provider.