Update From Your Aeromedical Committee

A message from your newly formed Aeromedical Committee:

For Allegiant pilots, protecting your FAA medical starts with making the right first call. Before speaking with an AME or submitting documentation to the FAA, pilots are strongly encouraged to contact the Aviation Medicine Advisory Service (AMAS) first, particularly after receiving a significant medical diagnosis, being prescribed a significant treatment plan or medication, or encountering any medical issue that could impact FAA certification.

AMAS provides confidential, pilot-focused guidance designed to help aviators navigate medical concerns while protecting both their certificates and careers. Early guidance can often prevent unnecessary delays, complications, or adverse outcomes with the FAA.

AMAS has built a strong reputation throughout the aviation industry for assisting pilots with FAA medical certification, special issuance cases, return-to-duty pathways, and proactive aeromedical planning. Their team works directly with pilots to develop clear strategies, coordinate documentation, and help achieve the best possible outcome with the FAA while minimizing unnecessary career risk.

Having experienced aeromedical guidance can make the difference between uncertainty and a structured path forward. Whether you have questions regarding a first-class medical, a new diagnosis, prescribed medications, or concerns before reporting an issue to the FAA, AMAS offers trusted expertise specifically tailored to professional pilots.

When medical issues arise, do not guess, and do not navigate the process alone. Your career deserves experienced protection, and early involvement from AMAS can play a critical role in protecting both your medical certificate and long-term career stability. More details about AMAS can be found at the following links:

In addition, the Aeromedical Committee requests that any pilot who receives notice of a CBA Section 7.C Fitness for Duty evaluation from Flight Operations Management contact the committee immediately at aeromedical@apa2118.org. The Aeromedical Committee will work in coordination with AMAS, the Stewards Committee, and legal counsel to help pilots navigate the process and ensure they have the support, advocacy, and resources necessary throughout the evaluation.