Senior AME

husky16 · April 21st, 2008, 13:52

Whats the differrence between a Senior AME and a regular AME. Is it just the three years of doing 2nd and 3rd class medicals only? Then after 3 years you can do first. Just curious, Thanks

My Flight Surgeon · April 21st, 2008, 17:35

You have to a minimum of three years of experience doing physicals for the FAA then apply to be a Senior AME. As with regular AME's, they limit the number in a geographic area based on the number of pilots served.

The FAA also has a minimum number of exams per to continue to be an AME. Of interest, half of the AME's perform fewer than 25 exams per year while there are only 3% who perform over 500 per year.

husky16 · April 22nd, 2008, 20:35

thanks

April 21st, 2008, 13:52	#1
husky16 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 64	Senior AME Whats the differrence between a Senior AME and a regular AME. Is it just the three years of doing 2nd and 3rd class medicals only? Then after 3 years you can do first. Just curious, Thanks

April 21st, 2008, 17:35	#2
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,388	Re: Senior AME You have to a minimum of three years of experience doing physicals for the FAA then apply to be a Senior AME. As with regular AME's, they limit the number in a geographic area based on the number of pilots served. The FAA also has a minimum number of exams per to continue to be an AME. Of interest, half of the AME's perform fewer than 25 exams per year while there are only 3% who perform over 500 per year. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

April 22nd, 2008, 20:35	#3
husky16 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 64	Re: Senior AME thanks

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