AMCD SI Turnaround Time Q2/2021
What is a recent turn-around time for an initial approval to come back from OKC for simple SI? AME's office when they filed the paperwork for me told me 2-3 months but wondering if there's any other stories? Any experience attempting to get a verbal authorization before receiving the official letter?
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Originally Posted by leeaf7
(Post 3298115)
What is a recent turn-around time for an initial approval to come back from OKC for simple SI? AME's office when they filed the paperwork for me told me 2-3 months but wondering if there's any other stories? Any experience attempting to get a verbal authorization before receiving the official letter?
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Originally Posted by WhisperJet
(Post 3298346)
In my opinion, 2-3 months is unacceptable when your livelihood depends on your medical review. I think each pilot should write his or her congressional representative.
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I have to do a treadmill every year for my SI and never have any treadmill issues. Turned in my treadmill and report in June. Still haven’t heard back and am using sick leave for income. It’s unbelievable compared to previous years. I used to give two months lead time before my medical expired but will probably push it out to four months. Ugh.
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Can’t AMAS/ALPA Aeromedical speed this process along?
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Originally Posted by BoilerUP
(Post 3300047)
Can’t AMAS/ALPA Aeromedical speed this process along?
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Originally Posted by chuxson
(Post 3300052)
I’m working that angle. Will report if it works out.
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Originally Posted by chuxson
(Post 3300046)
I have to do a treadmill every year for my SI and never have any treadmill issues. Turned in my treadmill and report in June. Still haven’t heard back and am using sick leave for income. It’s unbelievable compared to previous years. I used to give two months lead time before my medical expired but will probably push it out to four months. Ugh.
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Originally Posted by leeaf7
(Post 3300680)
so 120-day turnaround time is actual reality. awesome.
You'll want to work every angle you can here to make sure it doesn't drag out. The FAA doesn't have to do anything, so it's best to put a little fire under their feet. Heres what I did: BTW Before doing any of this, give it 2-3 months. That's pretty standard as far as reply times go with FAA medical reviews. People will be more willing to help you if it's been that long since everything was sent in. Otherwise you get the "its still waiting for review, give it some more time" standard response. 1. After 2-3 months I started calling my regional flight surgeon's office every other week and they noted my calls in my file. Sometimes they "Emailed" someone on my behalf up the chain. They were very pleasant to work with. 2. Call OKC medical hotline once a week and ask them to note your file that you called, each time. (405) 954-4821 option 1) call multiple times a day if you get the "sorry we're too busy" recording. Usually early morning and lunch time (12pm central time) are good times. 3. Use AOPA or other medical lobbying services as you are currently doing. 4. At 4+ months of waiting and still no answer, I wrote my both my senators offices who wrote letters to the FAA on my behalf. Usually you have to write them a letter detailing the situation and how they can help. Just keep at it! Good luck |
Originally Posted by leeaf7
(Post 3300680)
so 120-day turnaround time is actual reality. awesome.
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