scope:

a. Applies to applicants seeking medical clearance to perform ATCS duties as an FAA employee. This order does not cover contract tower operators or contract flight service station air traffic control specialists. This order shall be referenced and applied in conjunction with the appropriate collective bargaining agreements (CBA), if applicable. Where there is a conflict between this order and a collective bargaining agreement, the CBA will govern.

b. Provides guidance to:

(1) Flight Surgeons (FS), Aviation Medical Examiners-Employee Examiner (AME-EE), and medical staff who conduct applicant examinations, and/or make medical status determinations reported in the medical clearance.

(2) Officials of the ATO, AHR, and their respective designees, who make administrative decisions based on medical recommendations. (3) Applicants for medical clearance to perform safety-related air traffic control duties.

(4) Health professionals and/or physician consultants who perform referral examinations or evaluations.

Purpose of this Order. This Order provides the policies and procedures for the administration of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA or Agency) Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Health Program.