Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

Application Process for Medical Certification

General Information - Questions or Requests for Assistance
When an Examiner has a question or needs assistance in carrying out responsibilities, the Examiner should contact one of the following individuals:

Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS)

  • Questions pertaining to problem medical certification cases in which the RFS has initiated action
  • Telephone interpretation of medical standards or policies involving an individual airman whom the Examiner is examining
  • Matters regarding designation and redesignation of Examiners and the Aviation Medical Examiner Program
  • Attendance at Aviation Medical Examiner Seminars


Manager, AMCD, AAM-300

  • Inquiries concerning guidance on problem medical certification cases
  • Information concerning the overall airman medical certification program
  • Matters involving FAA medical certification of military personnel
  • Information concerning medical certification of applicants in foreign countries

These inquiries should be made to:

Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, Building 13
Aerospace Medical Certification Division, AAM-300
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125-9867

Manager, Aerospace Medical Education Division, AAM-400

  • Matters regarding designation and redesignation of Examiners
  • Requests for medical forms and stationery
  • Requests for airman medical educational material

These inquiries should be made to:

Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, Building 13
Aerospace Medical Education Division, AAM-400
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125-9867
Last updated: Friday, March 10, 2023