FAA HIMS Service
Human Intervention Motivational Study. Special Issuance for pilots.
FAA HIMS Service
The FAA-sponsored HIMS (Human Intervention Motivational Study) is an approach that coordinates the identification, treatment, and return-to-work process for affected aviators. It is an industry-wide effort in which managers, pilots, healthcare professionals, and the FAA work together to preserve careers and enhance air safety.
HIMS has been expanded to include pilots seeking to return to flying while taking antidepressants (SSRIs) and general aviation pilots with complicated medical problems. More information: himsprogram.com.
The HIMS AME Role
Dr. Burress began serving as a HIMS AME in 2018. The HIMS AME's role is to help guide the pilot through the evaluation process, to collect the necessary data, and to summarize the pilot's risk assessment. The data and summary are then submitted to the FAA. The FAA will then make their determination regarding a Special Issuance (SI).
HIMS services include a face-to-face interview, document and record review, HIMS summary and packet generation.
HIMS initial evaluation: A retainer fee of $900, paid in full up front, covers the first 3 hours of services. The retainer will be reissued if the evaluation requires additional time.