Can I be a pilot if I have ADHD?


Can I be a pilot if I have ADHD? Due to the risks to flight safety posed by ADHD, regulatory authorities worldwide consider ADHD a disqualifying condition for pilots.


Can I take ADHD medication on a plane?

It's best for any type of travel to keep the medication in the original pharmacy bottles with the pharmacy label on them. Since many medications used to treat ADHD are controlled medications, some travelers feel better if they carry a letter from their child's doctor indicating why the medication is prescribed.


Are people with ADHD good pilots?

Due to the risks to flight safety posed by ADHD, regulatory authorities worldwide consider ADHD a disqualifying condition for pilots.


Can I be a pilot with anxiety?

The FAA encourages pilots to seek help if they have a mental health condition since most, if treated, do not disqualify a pilot from flying.