Aerospace Medical Certification Subsystem (AMCS) Online Support
Frequently Asked Questions
- How often should I transmit?
- What are my responsibilities as an AMCS user?
- What data validation is performed by AMCS?
- What do I enter in the vision fields if an applicant's vision cannot be tested
- What happens if I get disconnected?
- Why can't I use the back arrow on my browser?
- Can I share my user name and password with my coworkers?
How often should I transmit?
We ask AMEs to transmit as often as possible; transmitting often will help us process the applications in a more timely fashion. We ask that any deferred or denied certificates be transmitted immediately.
Exam information must be transmitted within 14 days of the exam.
What are my responsibilities as an AMCS user?
An AME and any authorized AME staff members are responsible for entering and transmitting all FAA Form 8500-8 application data using AMCS. They also have a responsibility to adhere to Federal Aviation Administration computer use security policies.
What data validation is performed by AMCS?
AMCS validates the information entered based on exam type, class, and age of the applicant. Data validation ensures that the information submitted conforms to the proper format and also ensures the information is within the acceptable ranges.
What do I enter in the vision fields if an applicant's vision cannot be tested
AMEs are required to test an applicant's vision. Applicants must meet the vision standards either with or without correction. If an airman has no useful vision in one eye, enter 999 in the related vision fields and enter a comment in Item 60 to explain.
What happens if I get disconnected?
We know you may get disconnected during the time of transmission, so we have designed AMCS to minimize data loss. AMCS will store the information that has been validated. In the event you are disconnected when using AMCS, you will find the exam and the data that had been previously entered when you next sign in to AMCS.
Why can't I use the back arrow on my browser?
On each AMCS data entry screen, there is a Navigation bar at the top as well as Next Page and Previous Page buttons at the bottom. Use these buttons to navigate forward and backward while entering data into the application. Using the provided navigation buttons ensures no data is lost.
Can I share my user name and password with my coworkers?
Do not share your account information with anyone, including coworkers.