Aeromedical Assessments

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AASD's Aeromedical Assessment Center (AAC) provides FAA / HIMS Assessments to Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Our Founder, Dr. Carrie Jaffe was the first psychologist in San Diego to conduct Psychological and Substance Abuse evaluations for the FAA almost 20 years ago. As a result, aviation professionals are one of the populations she enjoys working with most. 

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FAA/HIMS

The process to obtain a Special Issuance Medical Certificate can be lengthy and complex; because of our vast experience we will provide you with an expert level of care and can answer all of your questions. We have been trained by the FAA to evaluate you according to FAA specifications. We have relationships with local and nationwide AMEs, as well as key officials at the FAA. We work closely with AMEs to provide evaluations as quickly and efficiently as possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Information for Pilots:

• Please contact us as soon as you know that you need an evaluation. The

process can be lengthy and we want to help you get back in the air as soon

as possible.

• Because there is a range of Psychological assessments that the FAA requires for

different situations, it will help to expedite services if you email your letter from

the FAA to us so we can determine exactly which assessment you need before we talk to you. 

• Being proactive will expedite the process. Make sure to gather all of your records to bring to your initial appointment. You will need to contact the FAA to have your Blue Ribbon Medical Record mailed to us. Delivery of these and other records can take several weeks

• Your insurance will not cover these evaluations.

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Information for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCS):

• Most of the time the FAA will contact us directly on your behalf if you need a Tier 2 evaluation for employment. 

• If you need a Psychological or Substance Abuse Assessment for any other reason, you may need to contact us directly.​

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