Originally Posted by
JobHopper
True, the Delta doc is very knowledgeable and has a great working relationship with the FAA. He is also an AME, whereas the AMAS docs are not, on purpose.
The difference? The Delta doctor, as an AME, is obligated to report any grounding codition to the FAA. If you call him to simply discuss something and mention a grounding conditon, that's it. The AMAS group, by purposely not being AMEs, provide doctor/patient privilege. They will not/cannot report anything to the FAA without your permission.
It's your medical; do what you will with it.
Having had experience with Dr. Faulkner on two occasions (one when I was hired and he did my interview medical, and two when I had an issue last year), I would not be the least bit worried about the concern you bring up.
And just to make sure I'm understanding you correctly... You are suggesting that someone with a medically grounding condition should violate the FAR's by attempting to hide it and continuing to fly with a medically grounding condition??
