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Before logging on, please check System Alerts and Important Notices.
  • System Alerts (Monday May 5, 2008, New AMCS password requirements are in effect)
  • Important Notices (Posted 6/11/2007 - FAA MedXPress is available to all users, except ATC Specialist exams.)
  • Notice Archives for the proper procedure for handling the FAA Original Copy of the 8500-8 form.
  • Previous Updates for important system update information.

Monday, May 5, 2008

AMCS password requirements (Information related to new AMCS password requirements)

Monday, April 28, 2008

Effective immediately, and until further notice, the AMCS/DIWS database will be unavailable for use between 10:00 - 11:00 pm CDT each night in order to complete a full backup of the database. You will not be able to view or submit exam information during this time.

Wednesday February 20, 2008

Guidance for Item 17a of FAA Form 8500-8 (MS Word)

Wednesday January 9, 2008

The Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners has been updated to include information specific to Deep Venous Thrombosis / Pulmonary Embolism - Warfarin (Coumadin) Therapy. The information is located in the Special Issuances section under All Classes. Additionally the AME Assisted Special Issuances Certificate Coversheet has been updated.

AMCS/DIWS Login


General Information for the AME
Support Information for the AME
Aerospace Medical Certification Subsystem
If you have any questions or problems regarding electronic submission of the FAA Form 8500-8, please contact us at:
Hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.central time, Monday through Friday. We are closed on federal holidays.

Updated: 8:30 am ET May 7, 2008

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