Medical issues are a constant threat to a pilot’s profession. So today we have Keith Roxo from Wingmen Med on the show. Keith is a board-certified aerospace medicine physician who started his career in the military as a pilot. Wingmen Med’s goal is to keep you flying whenever possible. They are pilots helping pilots from a place of understanding and experience. This episode is all of the things you need to know about your medicals as you transition from the military to the commercial airlines.

4:33 - things to consider when transitioning from military-medical to commercial medical

7:50 - how does VA disability affect your FAA Medical?

10:54 - how to handle if you discover you have made a mistake on your FAA Medical?

12:15 - three possible outcomes from your AME

19:24 - the difference between a military flight surgeon and an FAA doctor

26:44 - finding an AME who can help with drugs/alcohol or mental health complications

31:33 - doctor-patient confidentiality with Wingmen Med

35:55 - how to handle minor injuries or illnesses that go away quickly

38:39 - FAA Medical concerns for pilots over the age of 40

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