New 1st class medical duration

[blesko]

To meet ICAO compliance.........

General Information
Validity of Medical Certificates

1. First Class Medical Certificate: A first class medical certificate is valid for the remainder of the month of issue; plus
   • 6 calendar months for operations requiring a first class medical certificate if the airman is age 40 or over on or before the date of the examination, or plus
   • 12-calendar months for operations requiring a first-class medical certificate if the airman has not reached age 40 on or before the date of examination
   • 12 calendar months for operations requiring a second class medical certificate, or plus
   • 24 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate, or plus
   • 60 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate if the airman has not reached age 40 on or before the date of examination. *
2. Second Class Medical Certificate: A second class medical certificate is valid for the remainder of the month of issue; plus
   • 12 calendar months for operations requiring a second class medical certificate, or plus
   • 24 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate, or plus
   • 60 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate if the airman has not reached age 40 on or before the date of examination. *
3. Third-Class Medical Certificate: A third-class medical certificate is valid for the remainder of the month of issue; plus
   • 24 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate, or plus
   • 60 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate if the airman has not reached age 40 on or before the date of examination. *

* Note: Each medical certificate must bear the same date as the date of medical examination regardless of the date the certificate is actually issued.


http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...s/aam/ame/guide/app_process/general/validity/

 

[BigPappa]

Is this actually law at this time? FARs have not been updated yet on the FAA website.

 

[Cheese Blood]

FAA link

http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...s/aam/ame/guide/app_process/general/validity/

 

[asayankee]

To meet ICAO compliance.........

General Information
Validity of Medical Certificates

1. First Class Medical Certificate: A first class medical certificate is valid for the remainder of the month of issue; plus
   • 6 calendar months for operations requiring a first class medical certificate if the airman is age 40 or over on or before the date of the examination, or plus
   • 12-calendar months for operations requiring a first-class medical certificate if the airman has not reached age 40 on or before the date of examination
   • 12 calendar months for operations requiring a second class medical certificate, or plus
   • 24 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate, or plus
   • 60 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate if the airman has not reached age 40 on or before the date of examination. *
2. Second Class Medical Certificate: A second class medical certificate is valid for the remainder of the month of issue; plus
   • 12 calendar months for operations requiring a second class medical certificate, or plus
   • 24 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate, or plus
   • 60 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate if the airman has not reached age 40 on or before the date of examination. *
3. Third-Class Medical Certificate: A third-class medical certificate is valid for the remainder of the month of issue; plus
   • 24 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate, or plus
   • 60 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate if the airman has not reached age 40 on or before the date of examination. *

* Note: Each medical certificate must bear the same date as the date of medical examination regardless of the date the certificate is actually issued.


http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...s/aam/ame/guide/app_process/general/validity/

When exactly did we start letting ICAO drive the bus? First were the 4 digit flight numbers....then the flight plans...now this. I thought we were in charge damn it!!!!

 

[freeflyer14]

You're complaining about fewer medical visits?

 

[sweptback]

There's going to be a lot of AMEs pissed about their loss of an income stream.

However, on the flip side, there's going to be a lot of happy pilots.

When does this take effect?

 

[Dutch]

Mesaba already sent out a memo saying the company requirement stays the same. Captains must get a medical every 6 months. Dang!

 

[blesko]

the info I get from NBAA mentioned July 24th.

 

[Windsor]

Mesaba already sent out a memo saying the company requirement stays the same. Captains must get a medical every 6 months. Dang!

Thats such horsesh!t. I think if your airline is going to force you to get an extra medical that by the definition of the regulations, you dont need, the company should foot the bill. Has ALPA said anything about it yet?

 

[abun]

Mesaba already sent out a memo saying the company requirement stays the same. Captains must get a medical every 6 months. Dang!

i am sure colgan will follow mesaba's example.