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Understanding the FAA Medical Certification Process – CEPA Safety Meeting – September 2024
September 25, 2024 @ 19:00 - 20:30 CDT
Understanding the FAA Medical Certification Process: Overcoming Challenges and Update on Some Recent Changes
Pilots may face obstacles during the FAA medical certification process. Syd will share practical advice and recent changes designed to streamline approval for First, Second, Third Class, and BasicMed.
Syd is a HIMS AME in the FAA’s Human Intervention Motivational Study (HIMS) program, supporting pilots dealing with issues like DUI, alcoholism, use of SSRI antidepressants, anxiety medications, ADHD, and ADD. He has extensive experience in helping pilots navigate complex situations.
Whether you’re facing medical certification challenges now or want to be prepared for a possible future, this discussion will provide valuable insights. Join us and learn how to better navigate the FAA medical certificate process and improve your chances of a successful outcome.
Speaker Bio:
Sydney Schneidman is a 3,000-hour instrument-rated pilot. He has owned 5 airplanes, 3 were Cardinal RGs. Syd is dedicated to volunteer flying and actively participates in the local Civil Air Patrol Squadron at PWK.
He has 40 years as an Emergency Department physician and a decade as an AME, Syd specializes in handling complex cases and is well-equipped to provide expert guidance on the FAA medical process.