Removal of FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate Requirement for Military Pilot Trainees
Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration | Proposed Rule | 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. FAA has determined that U.S. military pilot medical examinations meet or exceed the level of safety established by FAA third-class medical certificate standards. Therefore, it is redundant to require military pilot trainees to meet both standards. The proposed rule would support streamlining the U.S. military use of civilian flight schools. The intended effects..
Reported by Maria LopezRemoval of FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate Requirement for Military Pilot Trainees.
The item is dated 2026-08-10.
TeamCog is carrying it as a rulemaking report from FederalRegister.gov published documents API.
Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration | Proposed Rule | 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.
FAA has determined that U.S. military pilot medical examinations meet or exceed the level of safety established by FAA third-class medical certificate standards.
Therefore, it is redundant to require military pilot trainees to meet both standards.
The proposed rule would support streamlining the U.S. military use of civilian flight schools.
The intended effects…
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FederalRegister.gov published documents API. Accessed 2026-08-10T15:00:05.615Z.