How AMAS Helps ALPA Members Stay Healthy and Flying

How AMAS Helps ALPA Members Stay Healthy and Flying

April 30, 2026 · 24 min · Season 1 · Episode 27

About this episode

The episode discusses how ALPA’s Aviation Medicine Advisory Service helps pilots stay healthy and compliant with medical requirements.

ALPA’s Aviation Medicine Advisory Service (AMAS) has provided free medical consultations to U.S. ALPA members since 1969. ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi welcomes Dr. Quay Snyder, ALPA aeromedical advisor and AMAS president/CEO, to explain the role of AMAS in advising pilots on how to stay healthy and compliant with medical certificate requirements. Snyder covers common pilot questions about whether specific medications are compatible with flying and how to accurately meet medical reporting requirements.

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Host: Capt. Jason Ambrosi

Guest: Dr. Quay Snyder

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Organizations: ALPA, Aviation Medicine Advisory Service

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