So I have a situation that I would appreciate any useful info. I am an air traffic control specialists trainee candidate.
In my security clearance I admitted to short term marijuana usage in the past 7 years. (Actual usage was for about 3 months little over a year ago)
And since I had already admitted to usage on security clearance I had to admit to it on the medxpress. As a result I received a letter from faa medical that I have been disqualified for consideration on the grounds of:
e. No substance abuse within the preceding 2 years defined as:
(4)Misuse of a substance that the FAS, based on case history and appropriate, qualified
medical judgment relating to the substance involved, finds:
(a)Makes the person unable to safely perform air traffic control duties; or
(b)May reasonably be expected, for the maximum duration of the medical clearance period, to make the person unable to safely perform air traffic control duties.
f. Any conduct that would constitute a violation under DOT Order 3910.1 series or the FAA Human Resources Operating Instruction.
I have talked to an attorney that says the solution is a special issuance to get airman med certificate. However the lawyers fee is 3000$ plus another 3k for testing.
I wanted to know if anyone had any information that could help on how to get the special issuance. Like maybe if someone has been through a similar situation. Would it be something I could do without needing a lawyer?
Or just any information on the usage of a special issuance for this situation.
Any information on the whole situation would be appreciated.
In my security clearance I admitted to short term marijuana usage in the past 7 years. (Actual usage was for about 3 months little over a year ago)
And since I had already admitted to usage on security clearance I had to admit to it on the medxpress. As a result I received a letter from faa medical that I have been disqualified for consideration on the grounds of:
e. No substance abuse within the preceding 2 years defined as:
(4)Misuse of a substance that the FAS, based on case history and appropriate, qualified
medical judgment relating to the substance involved, finds:
(a)Makes the person unable to safely perform air traffic control duties; or
(b)May reasonably be expected, for the maximum duration of the medical clearance period, to make the person unable to safely perform air traffic control duties.
f. Any conduct that would constitute a violation under DOT Order 3910.1 series or the FAA Human Resources Operating Instruction.
I have talked to an attorney that says the solution is a special issuance to get airman med certificate. However the lawyers fee is 3000$ plus another 3k for testing.
I wanted to know if anyone had any information that could help on how to get the special issuance. Like maybe if someone has been through a similar situation. Would it be something I could do without needing a lawyer?
Or just any information on the usage of a special issuance for this situation.
Any information on the whole situation would be appreciated.