Passport Health Colorado offers the MedXPress (8500-8) compliant medical exams by an FAA-Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). The FAA requires all pilots and airmen to have a medical exam before flying their aircraft. We perform Class 1, 2 and Class 3 medical exams in our Aurora and Greenwood Village locations.
An Aviation Medical Exam is a required component in getting an FAA medical certification. The exam consists of several parts:
- Medical History Review – The AME will review your medical history and verify the information on your MedXPress (8500-8) application. Every Airman’s physical is different based on the MedXPress application, and additional documentation, progress notes, special issuances, labs, and radiology needs will be discussed.
- Lab Tests – Every Airman’s needs differ based on your MedXPress application. Our AME will review your possible needs with you. In an effort to keep you flying, we offer many of the potential labs and testing to you. Labs are an additional expense.
- Physical Exam – Our FAA-Designated AME will conduct your medical examination and finalize your application, provided that the examination results are within normal parameters. Should further laboratory work or testing be necessary in certain cases, it may extend the completion timeline of the examination.
- Certificates – Many certificates are given on the same day as the AME in-person appointment, but processing of the paperwork can take up to 14 days from when you were seen by our AME if there are any pending needs. If the requirements are not addressed in this timeframe, the AME must defer the Airman to the FAA. Being prepared is key!
Exams generally take between 30 and 45 minutes, but may require additional time based on individual needs.
Bring your photo ID, either Driver’s license or Passport, home medications, MedXPress confirmation number, glasses, contacts, hearing aids, etc., to your appointment. You can eat/drink before this medical exam.
An FAA medical certificate duration can vary based on type of certificate and age of the individual:
- First Class Certificate – 6 months for any first class operation if over 40, 12 months if under 40, see below for other types of operation.
- Second Class Certificate – 12 months for any second class operation, see below for third class operation.
- Third Class Certificate – 24 months if the airman is over 40, 60 months if under 40.
The Airman Medical Exam is $180. In an effort to keep you flying, we offer many of the possible labs and testing to you. Labs are an additional expense.
Passport Health Colorado offers Aviation Medical Exams compliant with FAA Form 8500-8 at its Aurora and Greenwood Village locations. Call to learn more or schedule your appointment today.
