Ambien

[DidYouDoYourNATPRO]

Is this legit? Because I'd love a reason I couldn't be called for overtime, or actually get a decent circadian rhythm going, if only for the weekends

 

[GulfBravoPapa]

Only if you want to screw with your medical clearance.

 

[DidYouDoYourNATPRO]

Only if you want to screw with your medical clearance.

Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

www.faa.gov

Doesn't seem to be an issue for pilots working fucked up schedules. We work fucked up schedules too.

"Occasional or limited use of sleep aids, such as for circadian rhythm disruption in commercial air operations, is allowable for pilots."


Occasional and limited should apply to us as well.

 

[GulfCharlie]

Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

www.faa.gov

Doesn't seem to be an issue for pilots working fucked up schedules. We work fucked up schedules too.

"Occasional or limited use of sleep aids, such as for circadian rhythm disruption in commercial air operations, is allowable for pilots."


Occasional and limited should apply to us as well.

In the end it’s your choice, but heed our words man, we are not talking out of our ass but from experience watching others.

 

[DidYouDoYourNATPRO]

In the end it’s your choice, but heed our words man, we are not talking out of our ass but from experience watching others.

Oh no, not get sent to the admin office with the other 25 controllers without medicals and have straight day shifts and weekends off

Big risk there ?