3 ranked AME offices near Everett and PAE, for pilots who need a flight physical.
Looking for a flight physical in Everett, WA? We ranked 3 offices near Paine Field (PAE) that show up in local aviation medical searches. Our ranking uses Google ratings, review volume, aviation focus, and search visibility. None of these listings are paid placements.
Two of the offices are right in Everett, and one is south in Mountlake Terrace. All three are aviation-focused, but only the FAA can confirm a current AME designation. Call the office before you book to check the class you need, the price, and the hours.
Everett AME is about 0.2 miles from downtown Everett, the closest office on this list. It is aviation-focused and open 5 weekdays. No Google rating was shown at the time of our search. Call to confirm the AME holds a current FAA designation and handles your class.
Everett Flight Physicals is about 1.3 miles from downtown Everett. It is aviation-focused and open 5 weekdays plus Saturday, which may help pilots with weekday schedules. No Google rating was shown at the time of our search. Call to confirm the current FAA designation and the classes offered.
Dr. Randal C. Franke, MD, is in Mountlake Terrace, about 14.1 miles from downtown Everett. This family practice is aviation-focused and open 5 weekdays. It has a 5.0 Google rating from 8 reviews. Call to confirm the AME designation is current and that the office handles your class.
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Fill out FAA Form 8500-8 online in MedXPress before your visit and bring the confirmation number. The application stays valid for 60 days. Bring your glasses or contacts, a list of medicines, and any past FAA letters. Answer every question truthfully. A false answer is a federal offense. Call the office first to confirm what they need.
First class is for airline transport pilot privileges. Second class is for commercial pilot privileges. Third class is for private, recreational, and student pilots. Each class has its own vision and validity rules. Tell the office which class you need when you book, and confirm with the FAA if you are unsure.
The AME can deny or defer your case. A deferral sends your file to the FAA Aerospace Medical Certification Division in Oklahoma City or a Regional Flight Surgeon. Reviews can take weeks or months. Some conditions can be handled on the spot with CACI worksheets or AME Assisted Special Issuance. Ask the office how they handle your condition.
BasicMed lets some private pilots fly without a current medical certificate. You must have held a valid FAA medical certificate after July 14, 2006, take an approved online course every 24 months, and get an exam from any state-licensed physician every 48 months. Limits include flights below 18,000 feet MSL, at 250 knots or less, and not for compensation or hire. Check the current FAA BasicMed page for aircraft and passenger limits.