Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Application Process for Medical Certification
Before logging on to AMCS, please check System Alerts and Important Notices.- System Alerts (Wednesday September 10, 2008 - AMCS and MedXPress system updates)
- Important Notices (Friday October 10, 2008 - Update on acceptable color vision testing equipment)
- Notice Archives for the proper procedure for handling the FAA Original Copy of the 8500-8 form.
- Previous Updates for important system update information.
Friday October 10, 2008, 2008
Addition to acceptable color vision testing equipment lists: the Richmond HRR 4th Edition is approved as an acceptable color vision tester.Wednesday September 10, 2008
- User information for upcoming AMCS and MedXPress system updates related to new FAA Form 8500-8, series GG
- On Wednesday September 17, 2008 AMCS will be unavailable from 6:00 - 8:00 a.m. (CDT) to deploy system updates necessary to support the ATC Hiring changes.
Tuesday September 9, 2008
The new version of the FAA Form 8500-8, GG series, will begin arriving in your office as early as September 22nd. Please see Dr. Fred Tilton's editorial, 'GG' Is Coming, on page two of the Federal Air Surgeon's Medical Bulletin (PDF) for more information.Thursday September 4, 2008
The latest AMCS User Guide is available online in Adobe (PDF) and Microsoft Word formats, under the heading Support Information for the AME below.Thursday July 30, 2008
Addition to acceptable vision testing equipment lists: the Titmus i400 is acceptable for vision testing of visual acuity (distant, near and intermediate), heterophoria and color vision.Thursday July 24, 2008
- A final rule in effect July 24, 2008, changes the duration periods of first and third class certificates for airmen who were under age 40 at the date of their exam. AMEs are not required to issue a new medical certificate to extend the valid certificate period. Look for the changes posted in the AME Guide under General Information, Validity of Medical Certificates.
- Information regarding COMCAST.NET - We are experiencing delays and, in some instances, non-receipt of incoming email messages originating from COMCAST.NET. In an effort to reduce/eliminate the high volume of spam messages which are distributed through COMCAST.NET, all federal agencies, including the FAA, are filtering messages originating from COMCAST.NET. If you use COMCAST.NET and have sent us a message but have not yet received a reply, you should consider calling us at (405) 954-3238.
Friday May 23, 2008
Recent warnings from the FDA have identified emerging evidence of psychiatric disorders and side effects that could adversely affect flying safety; therefore, the use of Chantix is no longer acceptable for aeromedical certification purposes.Options for applicants using Chantix:
- Discontinue Chantix. You must be off the medication for at least 72 hours prior to resuming flying. Please provide us with a statement regarding the date the medication was discontinued.
- Continue to use Chantix. You must stop flying. Exercising the privileges of your medical would be in violation of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR’s), Section 61.53, Operation During Physical Deficiency. You must provide us with a statement should you elect to remain on this medication.
AMCS/DIWS Login
General Information for the AME
- Holiday Calendar
- Important Phone Numbers
- Limitations
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Quick Tips
- System Requirements
- AASI Coversheet (PDF)
- AMCS User Guide (MS Word)
- AMCS User Guide (PDF)
- Cover Sheet for Form 8500-8 - Additional Information
- Highlights of System Functionality (MS PowerPoint)
- Information for Macintosh Users
- Medical Forms and Stationary Requisition
- Template for Printing Certificate
If you have any questions or problems regarding electronic submission of the FAA Form 8500-8, please contact us at:
- Phone: (405) 954-3238
- FAX: (405) 954-3917
- email AMCS Support