Revoked Medical

[dumpduck1]

I just had my 3rd class medical taken because I failed a pre-employment drug screen 4years ago.Apparently I checked no Ive never failed a drug test on the application.In order to be reinstated I have to be evaluated by proffesonals.Has anybody had to do this?What does it intail? An aviation Lawyer wanted $3500. "to Look in to it" Thanks for any help.

 

[RonHyatt]

You might try the services that AOPA has to offer.
I'm curious how did the FAA find out you failed a pre-employment drug test?

 

[erj-145mech]

Any positive results or failure to submit for a drug and alcohol screen required for a transportation sensitive positition (airline or air taxi/charter) has got to be reported to the FAA.

We had a mech at Continental refuse to submit for a random test, he was terminated and a report sent to OK City. I was told that he could not get approved to work for any other company that was under an FAA approved drug/alcohol program.

 

[dumpduck1]

Thats it.exactly. All most 4 years after the fact. But I just applied for my 3rd class for my private. Im an A&P as well.

 

[Way2Broke]

www.aviationmedicine.com

"The implications of a positive drug test are far ranging. A positive drug test result jeopardizes your FAA medical certificate and your position of employment. Legal and qualified aeromedical assistance is essential for those who hope to fly in the future. The FAA will allow an individual who has had a positive drug test to regain a medical certificate after appropriate treatment, aftercare and monitoring. Coordination of resources required to report the pilot's progress to the FAA is a complex process. The physicians of VFS are qualified MRO's and have considerable experience in assisting pilots with positive drug tests. Contact us for specific advice. See our article on Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Abatement Programs for corporate aviation flight departments and professional pilots. Also see Aviation International News article Feb 04 on VFS Substance Abuse Prevention Program in the Press Release section under the VFS News section of our website."



Looks like you might have to do some counseling of some type. Either way it will be worth your time to contact the doctors at the above link.