Dr. Velis is a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, designated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) since 1995, providing comprehensive aviation medical exams and certifications for pilots at all levels. He serves Airline Transport Pilots from major domestic and international airlines, Commercial and Private Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers (including those from O'Hare International Airport (ORD)) and FAA crew members. On-site, same-day Class I, II, and III Aviation Medical Examinations are available, including all required laboratory testing such as Electrocardiograms, Vision Testing with Pseudo-Isochromatic Color Plates, Audiometry, and Urinalysis. Qualified applicants receive their Airman Medical Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate immediately after the examination.
Over the years Dr. Velis has given numerous lectures on “Aviation Safety” to Airline Transport Pilots, Air Ambulance crews, General Aviation Pilots, and was invited by Fox News to discuss “Fatigue and Aviation Safety.”
Dr. Velis is also a licensed pilot. He earned his Pilot Certificate in 1978 after being trained by “Aviation Professionals Inc.” at Chicago's Midway International Airport.
Currently Dr. Velis is a member of “Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association” (A.O.P.A) and “Chicago Executive Airport Pilots Association.”
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