Upgrades have been made to the FAA’s MedXpress website to assist pilots in preparing for their next visit with an aviation medical examiner (AME).
In addition to clear instructions for using the system and a frequently asked questions tab, the upgraded MedXpress landing page also includes educational resources and information on FAA requirements for addressing a variety of common medical conditions.
Also new is a “Know Before You Go” document that walks applicants through the necessary steps in preparing for their AME exam, including gathering any medical records that must be submitted to the agency and guidance on any post-exam procedures that may be necessary, according to officials with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA).
“This is the first of many steps we plan to implement to make the process clearer and faster,” said FAA Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup in a message announcing the changes, which came about through the agency’s engagement with the aviation industry, including NBAA.
“These new resources are really about helping you to help yourself,” said Mark Larsen, NBAA’s director for safety and flight operations. “Unless you had been through the process before, applicants were often unaware of all that was involved in addressing specific conditions. Having this new information, all in one place, offers greater clarity and the comfort of knowing what to expect when applying for, or renewing, your medical certificate.”