FAA First Class Medical Exam, New Jersey
First Class
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) applicants, airline pilots maintaining First Class privileges, and commercial pilots preparing for airline careers.
Second Class
Commercial pilots and other professional flying privileges requiring a Second Class certificate.
Third Class
Student and private pilots — whether applying for a first FAA medical certificate or renewing an existing one.
Appointments are available for First Class, Second Class, and Third Class FAA medical exams.
Inside a First Class FAA medical exam.
A First Class FAA medical exam includes a review of your FAA MedXPress application, vision and hearing screening, blood pressure and vital signs, urinalysis, and the physical examination itself. During the visit, the Aviation Medical Examiner also reviews your medical history and explains whether the certificate can be issued at the appointment or whether additional FAA documentation may be required.
Complete MedXPress first
Before the appointment, pilots must complete the FAA MedXPress application. Bring the confirmation number to your exam.
Official FAA MedXPress website ↗
Documentation guidance.
If a pilot has a medical history that may require additional FAA review, MyFlightMD helps make the process clearer and more manageable. We provide guidance on documentation, recent specialist notes, medication history, and other records that may be relevant when the FAA requests further evaluation or Special Issuance review.
Please note: All medical documentation supporting your application including special issuance (PI) and disqualifying conditions must be submitted by the airmen directly to the FAA. This office is not responsible for the submission of medical documents.
Our Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) location is especially convenient for pilots across North Jersey, including Parsippany, Livingston, Madison, and surrounding areas. Many airline and commercial pilots from New Jersey also visit our Middletown, NY location for fast scheduling, convenient for the Hudson Valley and nearby regions.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a First Class FAA medical valid?+
The validity of a First Class FAA medical depends on the pilot’s age and how the certificate privileges are used under FAA regulations.
What if my FAA medical is deferred?+
If the FAA requires additional review, we explain the documentation pathway, next steps, and what records may be needed.
Do you help with Special Issuance cases?+
Yes. We help pilots understand the documentation the FAA typically requires and how to prepare for the process more efficiently.
Ready for your next medical?
Schedule your aviation medical examination online at one of our convenient locations.