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Mental Health Evaluation Criteria for Pilots Amended by FAA

by AgAir Update Staff
July 1, 2024
in United States
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Mental Health Evaluation Criteria for Pilots Amended by FAA

via FAA

The FAA has updated its protocol regarding mental health diagnoses for pilots, streamlining the review process for certain conditions. Now, pilots with a history of up to two mental health diagnoses no longer face automatic review by the FAA for any class of pilot certificate, provided they meet specific criteria.

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