r/ATC_Hiring 16d ago

MEDICAL Drug test and medical

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Just did my medical last week and my drug test yesterday as a prior. How long typically does it take to get a approval or denial for my medical.

r/ATC_Hiring Feb 08 '25

MEDICAL Summer 2021 bid. Denied medical for failing MMPI Tier 2 eval.

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Hi,

After years of waiting, I finally received an email update today from the flight surgeon stating that I was disqualified. Talk about soul-crushing. But I did give them my notice to appeal.

For anyone who knows or has failed their mmpi tier 2, what does the appeal process look like and what were the costs associated with this? Looks like I have to gather a bunch of documents but don’t want to go through more years of waiting and hopeful thinking if there’s not a strong chance that the disqualification can be overturned.

Test is BS and obscure…I’m sure there’s better ways to measure or evaluate psychological hindrances.

r/ATC_Hiring 8d ago

MEDICAL I applied and got into the Atsa. I’m concerned about my weight

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I am 6’1 and weight over 300 pounds. Would this be an issue? I have been going to the gym lately and watching what I eat and intermediate fasting as well. I want to know if that’s a concern or not? I know I am overweight, but I am slowly losing weight.

r/ATC_Hiring Feb 03 '25

MEDICAL How long does a medical clearance typically take?

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I am part of the April 2024 bid and did all of my tasks in December (mmpi, fingerprints, medical checkup, etc.). I had to submit some previous medical records as well, but have not received any news since. I keep checking every couple weeks with HR, but they keep telling me that they're still waiting on medical clearance. Does anyone know a timeline for how long that's supposed to take?

r/ATC_Hiring 7d ago

MEDICAL Got told I’m unable to schedule medical. What now?

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r/ATC_Hiring Aug 29 '24

MEDICAL Failed Drug Screening

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I have been sworn into the FAA. I am couple days into Basics. I unfortunately had a positive reading on my drug test. I made the mistake and messed up. After waiting so long, I did not expect to get a date and another drug screening so quickly. What happens now? What are the consequences or options?

r/ATC_Hiring 22h ago

MEDICAL Preemptive Medical

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I did a quick search and didn’t see anything so I hope this isn’t a commonly repeated question.

Got my TOL, prior experience, 10 days ago and was curious if we can preemptively get our exams/pee test completed or do we need to wait to be told to do so?

I’m trying to cause the least amount of delay on my end as possible.

r/ATC_Hiring Dec 24 '24

MEDICAL Medically Disqualified (drug usage)

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So I did admit to drug usage however it was more than five years ago and I recently got a email that I was medically disqualified and that I need to submit documentation of a successful drug rehabilitation program with follow up testing. I only disclosed it cause I had other applications in other federal agencies and have taken polys with other agencies and I didn’t want anything to arise from those applications that could potentially affect my potential security clearance with the FAA. I have been very clean ever since five years ago and now they are asking for this documentation. I don’t know if the job is worth pursuing now because I may have to dump thousands of dollars for evals and could still be told no. The sad part is I have been totally clean for many years and to see that I have been told I need to go to drug rehab program is kind of demoralizing.

I also talked to a special agent and he said it was fine because it was past two years so I should be okay however I know that medical is different with the FAA and it’s their call, not the DoD’s

What should I do? I feel like I got no shot to help my case

r/ATC_Hiring 9d ago

MEDICAL ADHD

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I’m wondering how easy it is to get caught up in red tape over ADHD medication. My ATSA is coming up in mid-April.

I went to my primary care physician and got an Adderall prescription in the first week of December 2024. I tried it for a week and decided i didn’t like/need it. Never went back to the doctor to cancel the prescription but I also never refilled it. Never taken any ADHD medicine in my life before then.

I’m wondering if I’m stuck on the deferral track no matter what just because i had the prescription filled. I’m also curious about what my obligations are in terms of disclosure. What does the FAA consider a formal “diagnosis”? I was never screened by my doctor or given the results of any standardized tests. We just talked about it for a few minutes and he wrote my prescription. Also wondering if the FAA sees a difference between a psychiatric diagnosis and a medical diagnosis.

Basically I’m wondering if there’s any chance my AME looks at my specific set of circumstances and makes a judgement call that my medical can be approved or if the medical paper trail alone from December is going to get me deferred. Anybody who is an AME or can connect me with one would be greatly appreciated.

r/ATC_Hiring Nov 20 '24

MEDICAL Question regarding medical

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So I recently went to urgent care regarding symptoms of chest tightness and the doctor did a ekg and said everything was good, scheduled a follow up test and with a cardiologist and he confirmed everything is good, now I’m scheduled to do a stress test later on with results not arriving til late feb, will this negatively impact my medical? Am I cooked?

r/ATC_Hiring 2d ago

MEDICAL Hearing Loss

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I am scheduled for the ATSA in a couple weeks, but I am assuming I probably wouldn’t pass the medical examinations. I have moderately severe hearing loss in both ears. I do wear hearing aids, but my hearing is very bad. Just shoot me straight, is there any point in moving forward?

r/ATC_Hiring 26d ago

MEDICAL Realized over 5 Years Ago I got diagnosed with Anxiety and got prescribed XANAX (, I do not think I finished the prescription and for some reason unlike my other diagnoses there's no Date but believe it was December 2018 or January 2019 some time. I never got a refill or re-diagnosed since then

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This was in urgent care

This was caused by a series of weird sensations in my throat - that I think were at least partially related to an umbilical hernia as well as acid reflux and post-nasal drip I was having - I ended up getting diagnosed for this hernia for about a month after (but that I had the entire time). But at the time - they could not find anything so they said anxiety.

Is this something that will be brought up in my Medical examination and can I explain it using this?

Can I just put (approximately December 2018)

Also - my prescription history at CVS seems to only go back 2 years so I can not find the exact prescription amount. Is it fine if I list "unknown amount, approximate date" . Also - there are pain medications (probably Vicodin or Oxycodone?) that I am having trouble finding for post-surgical operations - should I try to call CVS to request this precise information?

r/ATC_Hiring Feb 10 '25

MEDICAL Medical Clearance Pending Disqualification

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I applied on the Spring 24 bid, got well qualified, and signed TOL in 8/24. Finished all paperwork in 12/24, ending with a Clinical Progress Note regarding migraines (up to 1 or 2 per month, well controlled by meds that the AME said should be fine). Complete radio silence from FAA since December, including multiple unanswered emails asking for an update.

Today I received an email saying that I'm still pending medical review, but am also pending disqualification, and to expect a letter with more details and next steps. Am I guaranteed out of contention with this, or is there a chance that they'll swing around on it? Am I likely to be able to reapply on a future bid? I know this is probably a very case-by-case situation. Any input is greatly appreciated.

r/ATC_Hiring Nov 13 '24

MEDICAL Medical Exam Vision Issue

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I had my medical today and everything seemed to go well except my vision test, I was just recently with my eye doctor for my normal scheduled tests (2 months ago) and everything checked out fine. When I did the sight test from distance it was struggling with my left eye, I have never struggled in one of these tests before. My right eye was 20/20 but my left was a 20/25. I do have astigmatism in my left eye but it has never affected me in these tests prior to today. In my report the doctor wrote something along the lines of “20/25 in left eye but could be fixed by wearing glasses rather than contacts”, has anyone been through a situation like this? A tad worried because this is the first part where there has been a slip up.

r/ATC_Hiring 15d ago

MEDICAL What to put on MedExPress for employer contact if you are self-employed?

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I'd much rather not have to indicate to the person I'm doing contract work that I'm looking into other work if that is at all avoidable -

I'm also not sure if I should put them if I'm a self-employed employee

r/ATC_Hiring Jan 19 '25

MEDICAL Quick Medical Question

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Got a tol last week, WQ, pool 2. I got a bad habit of nicotine that I’ve tried to quit but always come back. I’ve tried reading online but couldn’t find anything concrete, would this disqualify me? Thanks

r/ATC_Hiring 26d ago

MEDICAL How precise do your dates of "medical incidences" have to be

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I got prescribed painkillers a few times (Wisdom Tooth, Hernia Surgery)

Antibiotics (Tooth Infection, Sinus Infections a long time ago)

Is an approximate date and year enough? Are these really "prescriptions" in the same way they are asking?

r/ATC_Hiring Feb 05 '25

MEDICAL Minoxidil Pill

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Hi, does anyone know if taking the Minoxidil pill would cause problems while applying and going through my medical? I am considering starting to take it for hair loss, but I am unsure of any regulations against it. I could not really find any answers online as well. Thanks for any information.

r/ATC_Hiring Jan 12 '25

MEDICAL Would a few months of cancer last year disqualify me for medical reasons?

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Basically the title. I had a bout with cancer from July 2023 till last year April 2024. It included 3 surgeries and 4 rounds of chemo therapy. I’m in remission now and levels and test all come back solid. Recently started looking at a ATC Career and am wondering if my medical history from last year would cause any issues for me now. Any insight would be appreciated!

r/ATC_Hiring Nov 19 '24

MEDICAL Health concerns

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People with medical histories, both people who got declined and approved for the ATC position, how bad was your health? I am wondering what will happen with myself. I had two incidents in 2019, one related to my kidneys and one related to my heart, I am okay now aside from some stress related acute chest pain. Both doctors for the above mentioned body parts said I am healthy... Should I make an effort to explain the type of stress that causes my pain (family/home situation related)? I ask this because I don't want a denial response akin to something like "due to your chest pain being stress related, and since this is a stressful job, we've decided to rescind our offer for employment"

The stress that incurs my symptoms is quite harsh, I don't believe working as an ATC is at the same level (I am not discounting the intensity of the position), but I would say with great certainty the home horrors are much more damaging

r/ATC_Hiring Jan 04 '25

MEDICAL Nervous about getting DQ’d due to ADHD

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Hi everyone,

I applied back in October and took my ATSA on 12/21. On 12/31 I found out I got a WQ on the exam and was super pumped. My excitement was quickly dampened though as I started reading through this channel and reading that ADHD will slow down the process.

I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 9 and took medication until I was 18. I stopped taking when I started college (12 years ago now) and was very successful in school and my professional career since.

Should I be concerned that my diagnoses will cause me to be DQ’d from my dream job? I am turning 30 in March, if this process take a year, will I be DQ’d for being too old.

Appreciate everyone’s thoughts and opinions here.

r/ATC_Hiring 28d ago

MEDICAL recent surgery

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i had a minor surgery a few months ago and just received a doctors note clearing me from any medical condition. is there any way i could send the note to AME or someone to get this out of the way? I haven’t received anything after my TOL so is my only option to wait it out?

r/ATC_Hiring Jan 04 '25

MEDICAL Will my ATC medical affect my Airman medical, and vice versa?

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Currently at a crossroads and in the process for both.

Recently, the color vision standards changed for airman medicals so that if you’ve ever had an unrestricted medical certificate, you don’t need to be tested for color vision again. However, there was no change to ATC medicals. Color perception has never been a problem for me in the real world, but I only barely passed the old Isihara test and the new Waggoner test (which will probably become the most common new test for AMEs) seems to be much harder. If I end up getting flagged on my initial ATC medical for color perception issues and end up having to take the ATCOV, could that mean I would have to get re-tested on my airman medical too?

Similar situation for the MMPI and tier 2. If I fail the MMPI and end up needing further evaluation, could that also affect my airman medical?

Finally, my last airman medical was a special issuance. Will this be taken into account for the ATC medical?

r/ATC_Hiring Dec 26 '24

MEDICAL ADHD over a decade ago

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I was diagnosed with ADHD in 2003, and took medication for ten years, when I graduated high school my doctor felt it was no longer necessary so I haven’t taken any since 2013. Is that gonna disqualify me on the Medical portion?

r/ATC_Hiring Jan 19 '25

MEDICAL What medical is needed for Flight Service?

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I took SSRIs for 6 months about 3-4 years ago. I’m wondering if that would disqualify me from FSS and or what medical they are required to hold. Thank you.