2.5 months in and still "under review." AMCD and RFS are telling me don't bother calling in unless more than three months in. It's an AASI initial, relatively simple case however.

30 days is fairly standard for an initial SI issuance as a minimum provided everything is provided exactly as demanded. Renewals are usually not problematic. I let my SI lapse and did a "redo" this year.
Submitted all reports and took medical on the 13th. SI authorization was issued on the 26th. I did not use any medical service (ALPA, AMAS, etc). I thought it was fairly efficient as I was expecting it to take much longer.

I submitted all my paperwork mid August. It's getting close to three months. I understand they need to make sure everything's good for the record. But relatively simple cases like mine (according to my AME), at least verbal authorizations should be given prior to the official stamp of approval. We are talking months of no pay for many pilots on top of stress and anxiety they are getting.

Does your AME have extensive experience handling SI's? Does the FAA AMCD know that you are a revenue airman? My paperwork has "REVENUE AIRMAN" stamped on each page. They put those applications on top of the heap I was told. Simple dispositions should not take more than 90 days. Now, there are some medications that have a mandatory waiting period as well that cannot be waived (90 days with a few and especially new ones). It can be frustrating and stressful for a career pilot. FAA, unfortunately, works at its own pace. I would call them weekly and involve your AME, RFS, and Union medical division if available. All the best.

As an add-on just want to reiterate. Whatever your condition is, find out the FAA protocol for it and follow it exactly. After submitting, call them and make sure they have everything they need. Sometimes, just checking on your file, they will just say it's under review, and weeks later you will get a letter stating you need to provide additional tests or information. This is critical because FAA does not email or call you. Snail mail can take weeks and it will delay everything. I did all my SI paperwork myself and sent it directly and not through my AME. I just went to my AME for the physical and cc'd the reports I submitted. The AME offered to send everything but I didn't want to get lost in the shuffle. It worked well for me.

Timeline probably changed with covid. I have all parties you mentioned involved and they all are saying 2-3 months at least. As far as I know my AME who filed the SI after getting a regular physical due is extremely proficient and experienced with SI cases. Thanks for your input tho.

write your congressman

I'm gonna wait until I hit that 3 months mark and write my congressional rep. It probably won't even make any difference, but it's definitely my last card.

Another way to check to see if your approval might be "on the way" is to check the FAA Airman Registry. It's not an official confirmation but it's just another way to see if things have changed. The medical information will switch from "no medical" to the new status.

I know it's COVID-19 and all but I would be surprised if it took longer than 90 days considering it's an AASI and as you mentioned a simple case. Not sure why they would want to drag their feet on this one. There are plenty of complicated cases for them to review longer. I wish you the best and a speedy resolution in FAA speak.

Yeah I honestly don't know. Even last year when covid was full on they were talking 4-8 weeks and now it's stretching out even more. They are saying that about 90% of cases lay in the window of 8-12 weeks. I understand covid slows everything down, but we also spent trillions to compensate for that slowdown. I wonder how long other initial cases are taking.

So this morning, it showed "No Medical Information Available" on FAA's airmen inquiry website. I called RFS to confirm if there is any decision made and so far nothing yet. RFS also found it strange because changes in medical information section typically meant something new came up. Any experience from other guys related to this? Does it still take few days or weeks until the official decision shows on their system? Next week marks 3 months exactly.