HIMS is an occupational substance abuse treatment program, specific to commercial pilots, that coordinates the identification, treatment, and return to work process for affected aviators. It is an industry-wide effort in which managers, pilots, healthcare professionals, and the FAA work together to preserve careers and enhance air safety.
About James Carpenter, MD (Doc Carp)
Present:
- Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (FAA) [40 years]
- Active AME in St. Charles for Commercial and General Aviation Pilots. Website: www.doccarp.com
- Flight Surgeon, The Boeing Company [20 years]
- HIMS - trained AME and Independent Medical Sponsor (IMS)
- Active pilot: Commercial, AMEL, Instrument and Glider [~5000 hrs]
Past:
- Urological Surgeon, St. Charles, MO, Retired [37 years]
- Military Flight Surgeon, 110th Fighter Sq./131 F. Wing STL State Air Surgeon, Missouri, Retired [25 years]
- Colonel, USAF/ANG MC, Retired
