air traffic control and antidepressants

[lbfjrmd]

just submitted 1st ever (in the sw region) a ATC Specialist for SI approval - taking zoloft for depression. ATC was approved for HIMS SSRI protocol in march of this year!

 

[bbchien]

Yes I have had this experience as well

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

Kinder & gentler FAA, or 'we are desperate for controllers'?

 

[vontresc]

There is one guy here in Madison, that may benefit from some medication. We refer to him as "Captain Happy"

 

[AggieMike88]

What are the differences between the medical requirements for ATC vs. Pilots?

 

[Velocity173]

What are the differences between the medical requirements for ATC vs. Pilots?

https://www.leftseat.com/ATC/standard2.htm

Don't think they do it for the FAA but in the military, we had to read a paragraph to determine speech clarity.

 

[Timbeck2]

What are the differences between the medical requirements for ATC vs. Pilots?

For me, a Class II medical vs Class III

 

[lbfjrmd]

https://www.leftseat.com/ATC/standard2.htm

Don't think they do it for the FAA but in the military, we had to read a paragraph to determine speech clarity.

What are the differences between the medical requirements for ATC vs. Pilots?

same requirements.

 

[Palmpilot]

same requirements.

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