Jason Olin PhD
FAA Neuropsychological & Psychological Evaluations —
HIMS‑Certified Provider
Pilots and air‑traffic controllers sometimes need a formal neuropsychological evaluation before the FAA will approve or renew a medical certificate—especially after ADHD medication, a head injury, depression, substance use, or SSRI treatment. I’m Dr. Jason Olin, a doctoral neuropsychologist and FAA HIMS‑certified provider located in Newport Beach. I conduct CogScreen‑AE and full neuropsychological batteries with fast, FAA‑compliant reports so you can get back in the cockpit without unnecessary delays.
Need the ADHD Fast Track instead? Click here.
Who Needs an FAA Neuropsychological Evaluation?
You may be referred for a neuropsych eval if you:
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Used prescription stimulants for ADHD within the last four years
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Sustained a concussion or other traumatic brain injury
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Were treated for major depression, anxiety, or PTSD with medication
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Had a substance‑ or alcohol‑related incident or DUI
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Showed cognitive concerns on the CogScreen or during your AME exam
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Need a special‑issuance after a serious medical or psychiatric event
If you’re unsure which pathway applies, contact me and I’ll review your FAA letter at no charge.
What to Expect in Our Evaluation
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Document Review. We review your AME letter, medical records, and any prior testing. This ensures we address every FAA concern up front.
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Clinical Interview. 90‑120 minute in‑office interview covering history and current functioning. This provides important context and rules out disqualifying conditions.
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CogScreen‑AE Pro. A computerized test of attention, working memory, & psychomotor speed. It is the FAA benchmark for flight‑critical cognitive skills.
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Comprehensive Battery. Tests of memory, executive functions, processing speed, and mood. The FAA requires full battery when medications, injury, or other risk factors are present.
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Integrated Report. Detailed FAA‑formatted report, diagnostic impressions, & recommendations delivered in 5–7 business days. Your AME uploads to MedXPress for FAA review or it is sent directly to the FAA.
Timeline & Fees
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Scheduling: Most pilots are able to be seen within 7–10 days of inquiry, providing all records are available.
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Turn‑around: Reports are delivered 5–7 business days after testing (rush 48‑hour option is available).
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SSRI Neuropsychological Evaluation — $1,400
• Up to 4 billable hours: clinical interview, CogScreen‑AE only, FAA‑formatted report in 7 business days
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Psychological Evaluation — $2,800
• Up to 9 billable hours: clinical interview, CogScreen‑AE, full battery, FAA‑formatted report in 7 business days
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Standard FAA Neuropsych Evaluation — $3,250
• Up to 12 billable hours: clinical interview, CogScreen‑AE, full battery, FAA‑formatted report in 7 business days
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Complex Neuropsychological Evaluation/ Special‑Issuance — $3,950
• Up to 15 billable hours: includes supplemental record review and extended testing
Additional FAA addenda (rare) billed at $350/hr. 95 % of cases fall within the package above.
Credentials & Experience
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HIMS‑Certified Psychologist & Neuropsychologist
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30 years in practice; numerous neuropsychological assessments and clinical research background
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Former Team Neuropsychologist for the Los Angeles Kings
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CogScreen‑AE Pro administrator and interpreter
Frequently Asked Questions
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How is this different from the ADHD Fast Track?
Fast Track is for pilots and applicants who stopped ADHD meds ≥ 4 years ago and show no impairment; no testing is required. Neuropsych evals cover wider issues (TBI, psych meds, substance history) and require a full battery.
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Can I do a practice CogScreen test with you?
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No. We are required to only give the CogScreen as part of a test battery.
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Can I take the CogScreen at home?
No. FAA policy requires CogScreen‑AE Pro be administered in a controlled setting by a qualified examiner.
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Will this affect my current medical certificate?
Your existing certificate remains valid unless the FAA or your AME has deferred it. Our goal is to satisfy the FAA’s request so you can keep—or regain—privileges quickly.
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Do you offer virtual testing?
The FAA mandates in‑person cognitive testing. Interviews can be virtual if you live outside Southern California; testing is ideally completed in one visit to Newport Beach.
Schedule Your Evaluation
If you've received a letter from the FAA requesting an evaluation—or you’re not sure what the next step should be—I’d be happy to talk you through your options. Use the contact form below or call my office to get started.
Your ability to fly matters. Let’s get this part of the process handled with confidence and clarity.
My Aviation Story
I Love Aviation
I've always loved aviation, but lack the temperament to be a pilot. I had a passion for building airplane models, with favorites being the F-4, F-104, B-52, SR-71, and the Boeing 2707 SST. I've also taken several introductory flights on 151s and 172s, and have a curiosity about aviation accidents (books like I Learned Flying from That and Air Disasters).
I satisfy myself playing flight simulators. I currently fly both X-Plane and Microsoft flight simulator using a Honeycomb Alpha Yoke. My flight sim experiences harken back to SubLogic's first version, played on my brother's Apple ][+.
I'm also fortunate that my office is very close to SNA. Seeing the flights at sunset is a thrill (though the evening departures of the FedEx and UPS planes can be quite noisy).