Because cognitive skills are particularly critical for aviation professionals, the objective assessment of thinking abilities may be required by the FAA in order for a pilot or air traffic controller to receive medical clearance. LINS neuropsychologists are qualified and certified to perform FAA-related neurocognitive evaluations. If the FAA has requested that you undergo a neuropsychological evaluation, your evaluation requirements will be specified in a letter. Depending on the nature of the request, evaluations may require 1.5 to 6 hours of assessment. The Nassau County office is conveniently located for flight crews living near JFK, LaGuardia, and Islip airports. Additionally, records related to the area of concern will need to be furnished to LINS for review.
An FAA neuropsychological evaluation is a specialized assessment of an individual's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning that may be required by the FAA in order for a pilot or air traffic controller to receive medical clearance.
If the FAA has requested that you undergo a neuropsychological evaluation, your evaluation requirements will be specified in a letter. An FAA neuropsychological evaluation typically includes a comprehensive assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning, including tests of memory, attention, problem-solving, and other cognitive skills. The results of the evaluation are used to determine if an individual is fit to perform the specific aviation-related activity for which they are being evaluated. Depending on the nature of the request, evaluations may require 2 to over 6 hours of assessment. Records related to the area of concern will need to be furnished to LINS for review.
LINS neuropsychologists are qualified and certified to perform FAA-related neurocognitive evaluations. Dr. Henkell is a HIMS certified evaluator and is certified to offer Cogscreen-AE2 evaluation. The Nassau County office is conveniently located for flight crews living near JFK, LaGuardia, and Islip airports.
If you have further questions or have received a letter indicating the need for an evaluation please forward them to DrHenkell@LINSLLC.com
Information related to FAA-related neuropsychological evaluations can be found at the following link: