Executive Director David Hale is a commercial pilot and flight fitness advocate with over 30 years of experience in aerospace medicine. David Hale received his undergraduate degree at the University of Oklahoma and was a conference champion football team member. He completed post-graduate studies and certification with the American College of Sports Medicine. He completed his internship with Carolina’s Medical Center in Charlotte North Carolina. He served as an exercise physiologist in the cardiology department at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, served as a registered physical testing and evaluation specialist for the California Department of Justice and he has worked with a host of Fortune 100 CEO’s, A-list actors and luminaries. He completed extensive training in aviation medicine and exceeds CME requirements with ongoing training provided by the Aerospace Medical Association, The Civil Aviation Medical Association, and the FAA. He has attended several advanced courses such as the HIMS Advanced training for those who evaluate, supervise or sponsor airmen who are in chemical dependency or on antidepressants. He served on the advisory board for Spartan School of Aeronautics and he is a contributing author to several publications including: Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, the Federal Air Surgeons Medical Bulletin, and the Airborne Public Safety Association Journal.
A. J. Parmet, MD, MPH, FAsMA, FCAMA Chief Aviation Medical Consultant*
Dr. Parmet is an aerospace medical physician, Aviation Medicine professor and subject matter expert. Doctor Parmet provides extensive support for Pilot Medical’s contractual services. He is certified by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and the American Association of Medical Review Officers.
John Barson, DO, MPH, FAsMA, FCAMA Board Certified Aerospace Medicine Specialist*
Doctor Barson is an aeromedical expert. He served as the Deputy Regional Flight Surgeon with the Federal Aviation Administration Southern Regional Office of Aerospace Medicine where he was responsible for the medical certification of 169,000 Airmen. He also was responsible for Aviation Medical Examiner designation and the hiring, retention and medical clearances for the region’s 4,200 Air Traffic Control Specialists.
Matthew Cooper, MD, MBA, FACS, FAsMA, FCAMA Cardiovascular, Congenital Heart, & Surgical Expert*
Dr. Cooper has been a leader in civilian space flight care and culture. He provides medical screenings for future Virgin Galactic astronauts and authored a chapter in the textbook Procedural Medicine for Spaceflight.
He is a special consultant to the Federal Air Surgeon and has served on the FAA cardiovascular panel for medical appeals. He is a Diplomat of the American Boards of Thoracic Surgery & Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Stephen J.H. Véronneau, MD, MS, FAsMA, FCAMA Board Certified Aerospace Medicine Specialist & Subject Expert*
Doctor Stephen Véronneau has over 35 years experience in aviation medical research, educational & operational medicine. He was the Regional Flight Surgeon of the Northwest Mountain Region & Regional Flight Surgeon for the International, Military & Federal Aviation Medical Examiners. Doctor Veronneau also has extensive experience as a legal expert witness.
Warren Silberman, DO, MPH, Board Certified Aerospace Medicine*, FAsMA, FCAMA
Doctor Silberman was the Chief of the FAA Medical Certification Division, also known as the Manager of the FAA Aerospace Medical Certification Division and served as the President of the Aerospace Medical Association. Doctor Silberman also served as an Aerospace Medical Officer & Manager of the FAA’s Occupational Medicine Clinic Manager.
Moshe (Jeff) Admon, J.D., LL.M., LL.B. Senior Legal Consultant*
Jeff Admon obtained a law degree (LL.B. with Honors) from the University of London. Doctor Admon earned both a J.D. and LL.M. in International Trade and Business Law from of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. He is licensed to practice International and U.S. Federal law. Jeff provides counsel and representation for FAA matters.
James W. Butler, MD, MPH Senior Occupational Medicine Consultant*
Doctor Butler is Board Certified in Preventive Medicine and Aerospace Medicine and has served in numerous occupational medical settings. He provides comprehensive advisory services and support for the transportation, law enforcement and motor-sports professions.
Brian Johnson, MD Cardiac Appeals Consultant*
Dr. Johnson is the Former Lead Physician for FAA Cardiac Appeals. He managed the 6 Federal Air Surgeon Cardiac panels held each year to review the 1st and 2nd class commercial pilots who have had cardiovascular events and also any of the more difficult cardiac cases. Doctor Johnson graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Lead Case Manager and Administrative Specialist Charlotte Kelley is a former FAA Staff Examiner and Supervisor. She trained many FAA examiners and physicians. Charlotte’s final FAA medical certification assignment was working on the FAA’s VA Project where she helped many pilots obtain FAA medical certification despite VA disability.
Case Manager Specialist Sandra Dyer is a former FAA Medical Certification Division Supervisor, Legal Instrument Examiner, and case certification specialist with over twenty five years experience. Sandra’s extensive FAA medical experience has helped thousands of pilots and their physicians.
Case Manager Kelly Cunningham, LPN is a former FAA Medical Legal Instrument Examiner, Veteran Affairs Nurse, and certification specialist with over twenty years experience. Kelly has collaborated with many aviation organizations and she has assisted thousands of pilots.
Administrative Specialist Crystal Van Dyke is a primary contact point for pilots and physicians worldwide. She brings extensive customer service and administrative experience in support of Pilot Medical Solution’s case managers and directors.
Pilot Medical Solutions provides comprehensive support to pilots, civilian astronauts, air-traffic controllers and AME’s worldwide.
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