Can pilots have a CPAP?

If you are a pilot and have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you will most likely be required by the FAA to use a CPAP machine, and submit a usage data report to prove that you have been using it.



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Our study revealed that airline pilots and copilots have a high prevalence of poor sleep quality and fatigue.

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Medical Problems
Unfortunately, some medical or health issues may cause you to fail the extensive medical examinations required to become a pilot. This includes certain heart diseases, conditions such as epilepsy, poor hearing, bad vision, and even common allergies, as certain allergy medications can make you drowsy.

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What medical conditions does the FAA consider disqualifying?
  • Angina pectoris.
  • Bipolar disease.
  • Cardiac valve replacement.
  • Coronary heart disease that has been treated or, if untreated, that has been symptomatic or clinically significant.
  • Diabetes mellitus requiring hypoglycemic medications.


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The FAA encourages pilots to seek help if they have a mental-health condition since most, if treated, do not disqualify a pilot from flying.

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