Get Your FAA
Medical Certificate
Dr. Joseph Albano is an FAA-designated Senior Aviation Medical Examiner providing FAA Medical Exams and certifications for pilots and air traffic controllers.
What Is an FAA Medical Certificate?
In order to fly, a pilot must meet minimum physical and mental safety standards established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
These requirements are met through an FAA Medical Exam performed by an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
FAA Medical Certificates are granted following successful completion of the required application process and examination.
By law, pilots must carry their FAA Medical Certificate while flying.
FAA Designation
Dr. Albano is an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner — meaning he is authorized by the FAA to perform official medical examinations and issue certificates to qualified applicants.
- FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner
- Authorized to Issue Class I, II & III Certificates
- Air Traffic Control Examinations
- Same-Day Certificate Issuance (if standards met)
Meet Dr. Albano
Dr. Joseph Albano is a certified FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner who retired from the United States Air Force Reserves as a Flight Surgeon after 27 years of military service.
Dr. Albano received a medical school scholarship from the United States Air Force and served throughout the world, including Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
Most of his flying experience occurred in the F-16 D model with the 466th Fighter Squadron and 419th Fighter Wing out of Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
Dr. Albano also holds a private pilot's license.
FAA Exams Offered
Class I Medical Exam
Required for Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate holders and commercial airline pilots.
Class II Medical Exam
Required for commercial pilot certificate holders operating non-airline operations.
Class III Medical Exam
Required for private pilot certificate holders, recreational pilots, and student pilots.
Air Traffic Control Exam
Medical examinations for FAA-certified air traffic controllers.
How to Get Your FAA Medical Certificate
Complete Your MedXPress Application
Visit the FAA MedXPress portal and complete your application online before your appointment.
Receive Your Confirmation Number
After submitting your MedXPress application, you will receive a confirmation number. Keep this number ready.
Schedule With Albano Clinic
Call us at 385-220-9009 or email [email protected] to book your FAA Medical Exam appointment.
Bring Required Documentation
Bring your MedXPress confirmation number, printed Form 8500-8, and any required supporting documentation.
- MedXPress confirmation number
- Printed Form 8500-8
- Required documentation
Complete Your FAA Medical Exam
Dr. Albano will conduct your FAA Medical Examination and review all required health criteria.
Receive Your Certificate
If all FAA medical standards are met, your FAA Medical Certificate will be issued on the same day.
Ready To Schedule Your FAA Medical Exam?
Questions about FAA medical certification? Contact our team and we'll be happy to help guide you through the process.
Ready To Schedule Your FAA Medical Exam?
Questions about FAA medical certification? Contact our team and we'll be happy to help guide you through the process.