Federal Register #FAA20269177

FAA Proposes Exemption from Third-Class Medical Certificate for Military Pilot Trainees

This opportunity concerns a proposed regulatory change by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Department of Transportation: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Office of Safety Standards, General Aviation and Commercial Division, Training and Certification Group - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action - No products or services are being requested or purchased - Proposal Details: - Seeks to exempt U.S. military pilot trainees and U.S. Armed Forces-sponsored foreign military pilot trainees from the requirement to hold an FAA third-class medical certificate - Applies to trainees who already meet U.S. military pilot medical examination requirements - Aims to streamline the use of civilian flight schools for military pilot training - Expected to reduce administrative burdens and costs while maintaining safety standards - Applies to all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and sponsored foreign trainees - No part numbers, quantities, or unique product/service requirements are specified, as this is a regulatory change

Description

The FAA proposes to amend regulations to extend the existing exception for U.S. military pilots from the requirement to hold an FAA third-class medical certificate to military pilot trainees who already meet U.S. military pilot medical examination requirements. The FAA has determined that U.S. military pilot medical examinations meet or exceed the safety level of FAA third-class medical certificate standards, making the dual requirement redundant. This proposed rule aims to streamline the use of civilian flight schools by the U.S. military, reduce administrative burdens and costs, while maintaining safety standards. Comments on the proposal are due by October 9, 2026.

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