Aviation medical examiner
Aviation Medical Examiner
An Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) is a medical professional authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform flight physical examinations and issue aviation medical certificates.
Pronunciation
Aviation Medical Examiner: /əˌveɪʃən ˈmɛdɪkəl ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/
Etymology
The term "Aviation Medical Examiner" is derived from the English language. "Aviation" is from the French aviation, from Latin avis meaning "bird", and "Medical Examiner" is from the Latin medicus meaning "physician" and the English examiner meaning "one who investigates or inspects".
Role and Responsibilities
An Aviation Medical Examiner's primary responsibility is to ensure that pilots and air traffic controllers meet the health and fitness requirements set by the FAA. This includes conducting physical examinations, reviewing medical histories, and assessing mental and emotional health.
Related Terms
- Aeromedical Certification
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Air Traffic Controller
- Pilot
- Physical examination
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aviation medical examiner
- Wikipedia's article - Aviation medical examiner
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