Is the SMS mandatory in FAA?
Is the SMS mandatory in FAA? U.S. airlines have been required to have SMS since 2018. “Expanding Safety Management Systems to other players in the aviation industry will reduce accidents and incidents and save lives,” said Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen.
What is the FAA 6 month rule?
The FAA's regulations require airline pilots to undergo a medical exam with an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) every six months to five years, depending on the type of flying they do and their age. Aviation Medical Examiners are trained to determine the pilot's mental health and fitness to fly.