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FAA First-Class Medical

Get this FIRST. Ascend and JetBlue require it just to apply, and a medical problem found after you've paid for lessons is costly. If you have ADHD, anxiety, medications, or other history, talk to an AME before booking… Show more

Get this FIRST. Ascend and JetBlue require it just to apply, and a medical problem found after you've paid for lessons is costly. If you have ADHD, anxiety, medications, or other history, talk to an AME before booking the exam.

Requirement cited in the tracker

Fill out MedXPress, then see an Aviation Medical Examiner (14 CFR Part 67)

Next: Discovery flight

Questions

What is the FAA First-Class Medical step?

Get this FIRST. Ascend and JetBlue require it just to apply, and a medical problem found after you've paid for lessons is costly. If you have ADHD, anxiety, medications, or other history, talk to an AME before booking the exam.

What requirement is cited for FAA First-Class Medical?

Fill out MedXPress, then see an Aviation Medical Examiner (14 CFR Part 67)

What comes before and after FAA First-Class Medical?

This is the first step in the tracker. After this: Discovery flight. The quiz can move cadet applications earlier when a program will not take you past a private certificate.