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I received my 1st class medical August 2024 and reported all of my medical information on MedExpress and to my AME. Prior to submitting my MedExpress, my now ex, who is also a pilot, told me not to disclose anything. I didn’t go with their advice and disclosed everything. I received my Blue Ribbon file which gave more details regarding the report and it was clearly my ex due to timing, probable cause, knowing my detailed medical information, and being very bitter after the breakup.

In February I received a letter requesting more information stating a hotline report was made stating I had a disqualifying and unreported heart condition. Fortunately, I kept detailed records and screenshots of my MedXPress submission, which clearly show that I did disclose this condition. I received my Blue Ribbon file which gave more details regarding the report and it was clearly my ex due to timing, probable cause, knowing my detailed medical information, and being very bitter after the breakup.

In March, I received a letter to Voluntarily Surrender my medical. I’ve worked closely with my doctors and legal counsel to ensure that all documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted to the FAA.

I was just about to complete my CPL when this happened, so this has been incredibly frustrating and discouraging. From what I’ve been told, the current FAA review timeline can range anywhere from 8 months to 2+ years.

That said, I do feel cautiously optimistic. I’ve completed all requested testing, my documentation reflects that my condition is stable, and everything has been submitted in full. I’m hoping this may help my case be resolved on the shorter end of the timeline and potentially result in a special issuance rather than a denial, but I understand that ultimately it’s up to the FAA’s review process.

I’m trying to stay proactive both in continuing my aviation path where possible and figuring out employment in the meantime but the uncertainty has been tough.

My questions:

•   Has anyone here dealt with an FAA hotline report specifically?

•   If so, what was it for? What was your timeline? What was the end result?

•   Did it impact your timeline compared to a normal medical deferral?

•   Is there anything that helped move your case along faster?

•   Any general advice for navigating this process?

•   Are there any repercussions for submitting false hotline reports? I am all for aviation safety but I think is unfair to be able to submit false reports to try to ruin someone’s career.

I’d really appreciate hearing others’ experiences whether good or bad. Thanks in advance! :)

(TLDR: Reported all medical info on my FAA application → ex filed a hotline report claiming I didn’t → FAA requested more info, then I “voluntarily” surrendered my medical → all documentation/tests now submitted and show I’m stable → working with an attorney and hoping for a special issuance, but facing an 8 month–2 year timeline. Looking for others’ experiences with hotline reports and any advice.)

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