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Former DC-10 captain Robert Sancetta appointed FAA Federal Air Surgeon consultant on pilot sleep apnea

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Robert Sancetta, a former DC-10 captain with 11,000 flight hours and a Senior AME since 1993, has been appointed consultant to the FAA Federal Air Surgeon. His update on sleep apnea for pilots brings an experienced aviation medical examiner’s perspective to an issue tied to pilot medical fitness.

Discovered 2026-10-09T11:05:01.208001-07:00 | 2026-10-09T11:05:01.208001-07:00

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  • Pilot sleep apnea is a medical-fitness issue; the update is relevant to how aviation medical professionals assess and discuss pilot health.
  • Sancetta brings 11,000 flight hours and more than three decades of experience as a Senior AME to his new consultant role with the FAA Federal Air Surgeon.

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