Program Accountability

HIMS must be accountable. We are demanding oversight of its providers, processes, and outcomes to protect all pilots — from those flagged for alcohol, drugs, or SSRIs to those targeted for therapy, trauma, or mere suspicion.

Shared Responsibility in the HIMS Program

The FAA, ALPA, and HIMS AMEs operate together in a system that harms pilots. This matrix illustrates how they jointly contribute to systemic abuse.

Entity	Role in HIMS	Potential Liability	Legal / Policy Concern
FAA	Creates and enforces HIMS policy; issues Special Issuances and monitoring conditions.	Overreach / denial of due process Delegation of authority without oversight Compelled religious elements	Administrative law Constitutional law
ALPA	FAA-funded to manage HIMS operations; trains AMEs and company representatives.	Conflict of interest (union vs. enforcer) Discriminatory gatekeeping Suppression of dissent	Labor law Civil rights
HIMS AMEs	Evaluate pilots and report to FAA; often selected within closed networks.	Biased reporting Coercive testing protocols Arbitrary medical judgments	Medical ethics Professional liability

These actors function in a closed system where transparency is minimal and pilot rights are often disregarded. This is not a neutral oversight program — it is institutionalized harm.

What We Are Pushing For

Independent audits of HIMS providers and AMEs
Penalties for unethical conduct by medical professionals
Confidential abuse reporting channels
Whistleblower protections for pilots and staff

Our Approach

We track real-world cases, identify patterns of harm, and push for structural reform with independent oversight mechanisms built into the system.

Raising Awareness & Exposing Abuses

We are shedding light on patterns of abuse within the FAA HIMS Program — affecting pilots across multiple categories. From misdiagnoses and forced treatment to retaliation and stigma for mental health or prescription use, systemic reform is overdue.

What We Are Exposing

Referrals based solely on SSRI use or non-diagnostic flags
Labeling pilots as substance dependent without clinical diagnosis
Forced rehabilitation admissions with minimal evidence
Employer-driven terminations using HIMS as leverage
Mental health bias in federal medical language
Retaliation against pilots who self-advocate

How You Can Help

Tell your story. Share our work. Speak the truth. Your voice may help shift the system toward accountability.

Disclaimer: Pilots for HIMS Reform is an independent advocacy group not affiliated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or the official HIMS Program. Information provided is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, or professional advice.