FAA HIMS Program & Monitoring

Who May Benefit From HIMS Program Services?

The FAA's Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) program provides a structured pathway for certain pilots requiring specialized medical evaluation or monitoring.

We assist pilots with certification concerns involving:

Alcohol or Substance Use: Evaluations, recovery documentation, testing requirements, and ongoing monitoring.

Mental Health Conditions: FAA certification concerns involving psychiatric diagnoses or treatment.

Antidepressant Medications: Evaluation and monitoring under applicable FAA protocols.

ADHD History: Assessment of FAA certification requirements, including potential Fast Track pathways.

Special Issuance Authorization: Assistance with FAA documentation, ongoing requirements, and renewal.

HIMS Transfers: Review and potential transfer of established HIMS monitoring cases.

Not every condition requires enrollment in a formal HIMS monitoring program. We help determine which FAA pathway applies to your circumstances.

Our HIMS Program Services

1. Initial HIMS Consultation

60 Minutes | Virtual | $600

Your initial consultation is designed to review your aeromedical history, FAA correspondence, and current certification status.

Dr. McMurry will help identify applicable FAA requirements, determine which records or specialist evaluations may be needed, and develop an individualized plan for moving forward.

When appropriate, we coordinate with HIMS psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, treatment providers, and other professionals involved in your certification process.

2. HIMS Case Management & Monitoring

$300 per Month

For pilots requiring ongoing HIMS oversight, our program provides structured case management and monitoring tailored to individual FAA requirements.

Services may include:

Periodic virtual or in-person HIMS follow-up appointments.

Review of FAA correspondence and Special Issuance requirements.

Review of drug and alcohol testing, recovery, and aftercare documentation when applicable.

Coordination with HIMS psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, treatment providers, and monitoring professionals.

Preparation of required HIMS reports and FAA documentation.

Guidance through certification milestones and ongoing monitoring requirements.

Our monthly fee remains consistent throughout the monitoring process, regardless of the phase of your program.

FAA medical examination fees are separate from HIMS consultation and monitoring fees.

What to Expect

Step 1 — Initial Consultation

We review your history, FAA requirements, and existing documentation to establish an individualized plan.

Step 2 — Evaluation & Coordination

We help identify and coordinate required specialist evaluations, testing, treatment documentation, or monitoring arrangements.

Step 3 — Ongoing Monitoring

When required, we provide continued oversight, periodic follow-up, coordination with your HIMS team, and FAA reporting.

Step 4 — Certification Support

We help organize documentation and guide you through the applicable FAA certification or Special Issuance process.

HIMS Program Fees

Initial HIMS Virtual Consultation (60 minutes)

$600

Ongoing HIMS Monitoring & Case Management

$300/month

FAA Medical Examination

Separate fee

Outside specialist evaluations, testing, or treatment Billed separately by providers

Begin Your HIMS Consultation

Whether you're beginning the HIMS process, responding to an FAA request, or transferring from another HIMS AME, our goal is to help you understand your requirements and establish a clear, organized plan.

Initial HIMS consultations are available virtually to pilots nationwide.

HIMS participation does not guarantee FAA medical certification. Certification decisions are made in accordance with FAA requirements, and some cases require additional FAA review or authorization. HIMS services do not replace psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy, substance-use treatment, or other necessary medical care.