Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Program

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• Process applications of physicians interested in becoming a FAA Aviation Medical Examiners (AME). Once the determination of need has been made for a particular geographic area and necessary criteria are met, the designation as an AME is completed.
• Process dedesignations for those AMEs that resign, retire, or otherwise no longer meet criteria for designation.
• Monitor AME training, performance, and level of activity.
• Schedule AMEs and AME-designees for required aeromedical recurrency training.
• Track demographic information in order to publish an AME regional/national directory and assist pilots in locating AME offices.