Federal officials are probing roughly 5,000 pilots suspected of withholding major health issues, per The Washington Post.
Many of the other pilots possess commercial licenses, which gives them ability to be hired to fly for a range of clients.
Pilots have to pass regular health screenings, but according to The Post, the tests are often not always comprehensive.
"The vast majority of these pilots may continue to operate safely while we complete the reconciliation process."
"I know of a lot of pilots who have told me about [medical conditions] they aren't telling the FAA about," he said.
Persons:
they're, Matthew Lehner, Lehner, Rick Mangini, Mangini
Organizations:
Washington Post . Veterans Affairs, Service, Washington Post, Federal Aviation Administration, Veterans Affairs, FAA, Post, Pilots, The, Veterans Administration, Aerospace Medicine, Department of Transportation, Department of Justice, Army
Locations:
Wall, Silicon