Find an FAA Medical Examiner

Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) are the doctors the FAA designates to give pilot medical exams. Search 2,087 active AMEs by ZIP code, airport or name. From the FAA Designee Locator, updated 2026-10-24.

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About pilot medical exams

First class medicals (airline transport pilots) must be issued by a Senior AME. Any AME can issue second class (commercial) and third class (private, student, recreational) medicals.

HIMS AMEs are trained in the FAA's Human Intervention Motivation Study program and handle special issuance for pilots in substance-use treatment and recovery.

Start every exam by completing FAA Form 8500-8 online in MedXPress, then bring the confirmation number to your AME.

Source: FAA Designee Management System, refreshed quarterly. Always confirm with the examiner's office before booking. FAA Designee Locator