Frequently Asked Questions about being an Aviation Medical Examiner

What does an AME charge for an FAA physical examination?

The FAA has not established a fee schedule. It is expected, however, that the fees charged by an AME will be commensurate with fees charged for similar services in the locality of practice.

Aviation Medical Examiner Frequently Asked Questions

• What is an Aviation Medical Examiner and how does one become designated?
• What are the professional requirements?
• What are the FAA training requirements to become an AME?
• What are the FAA training requirements to maintain AME designation?
• What does an AME charge for an FAA physical examination?
• What are the medical-legal implications of being an AME?
• What are some other activities available to AMEs besides performing physical examinations?
• Contact your Regional Flight Surgeon for more information about becoming an AME.
• Find a local doctor who already is an AME and talk to them about the job.