Addressing the Target Outcomes, Functional Objectives and Functional Skills of Aspiring Aviators in Individualized Education Plans and Section 504 Plans

Author(s)

Gary C. Booker BSc, Montgomery County Public Schools - Takoma Park Middle SchoolFollow

Volume

33

Issue

2

Key words

ADHD, FAA, pilot, Individualized Educational Plans, Section 504 Plans, FAA Medical Exam

Abstract

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has very specific requirements for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that center around the executive function abilities of individuals without the aid of ADHD medications, which are forbidden for use by the FAA. These abilities are evaluated by the FAA's medical examination process, which involve a background investigation into a person's history. K-12 Administrators and educators can assist young aspiring pilots with ADHD by placing aviation-specific functional educational goals in their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans.

Scholarly Commons Citation

Booker, G. C. (2024). Addressing the Target Outcomes, Functional Objectives and Functional Skills of Aspiring Aviators in Individualized Education Plans and Section 504 Plans. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research, 33(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.58940/2329-258X.2012