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- Anxiety, Depression, and Related Conditions Disposition Table
Situational depression* (also called adjustment disorder with depressed mood) *For Situational Depression - AME can also use the Situational Depression Disposition Table
- Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners - Federal Aviation Administration
Guide for Aviation Medical ExaminersDecision Considerations - Aerospace Medical Dispositions Item 47 Psychiatric Conditions - Psychiatric Conditions Table of Medical Dispositions
- Pilot Mental Fitness - Federal Aviation Administration
The FAA encourages pilots to seek help if they have a mental health condition since most, if treated, do not disqualify a pilot from flying However, certain medical conditions such as a psychosis, bipolar disorder and some types of personality disorder automatically disqualify a pilot from obtaining an FAA medical certificate
- Mental Health ARC Final Report - Federal Aviation Administration
I Executive Summary The Mental Health Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee (Mental Health ARC or the ARC) was chartered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on December 4, 2023 The ARC provided a forum for the United States (US) aviation community to discuss the barriers preventing pilots and air traffic controllers (controllers) from reporting and seeking care
- Fact Checking Medical Myths in Aviation - Federal Aviation Administration
The FAA's mission is to regulate aviation safety, which includes medical certification of pilots and medical clearance of controllers Aviation, like many other facets of American society, is facing a challenging time, and the impact of mental health conditions on the ability of pilots and air traffic controllers to obtain and maintain medical certification clearance is a growing concern
- Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners - Federal Aviation Administration
Mental disorders, as well as the medications used for treatment, may produce symptoms or behavior that would make an airman unsafe to perform pilot duties Due to the differences in training and areas of expertise, separate evaluations and reports are required from both a qualified psychiatrist and a qualified clinical psychologist for
- Calling All Pilots: FAA Psychiatric Evaluations
The FAA and substance use disorders One area that can be particularly confusing for pilots is the regulations related to a HIMS psychiatric evaluation for substance use concerns The FAA’s definition of substance abuse and substance dependence is different from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health (DSM-5)
- Can you be a pilot if diagnosed with depression? - Wellbeing Port
FAA policy on depression and other mental health conditions To fly, pilots must have a medical certificate approved by an FAA aviation medical examiner (AME) Under the current guidelines, depression, anxiety, and similarly categorized psychological conditions don’t lead to automatic disqualification
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