If you hold a commercial pilot licence (CPL) or an airline transport pilot licence (ATPL) then it will only be valid if you also hold an up to date CAA class 1 medical certificate. You will also need this certificate if you are training to be a commercial or airline transport pilot. The certificate can...
If you are training to become a seafarer of any kind – that is someone who will be working on board a ship in any capacity – then it is important that you are fit and healthy to do the job. If your normal place of work is, or is shortly to be, a ship,...
With only a few weeks until Christmas, if you are planning on travelling outside of the UK over the festive season, remember to check the latest advice and book in for any necessary Covid tests so it’s one less thing to worry about. Based on the latest government guidance, here are some tips on what...
Cabin crew staff operate in a safety critical environment, so it is vital that their health and fitness is assessed on a regular basis to ensure they continue to be capable of doing their job safely. If you are training to become a cabin crew member or are searching for flight crew roles within the...
The government recently abolished their traffic light system for international travel, simplifying the rules for people who need to visit other countries for work, compassionate or holiday purposes. There is now just one red list of countries that is being continuously updated, and everywhere else. Please read on to find out how these changes affect...
If you are thinking of becoming a commercial pilot, before you can start your training you will first need to complete a Class One Medical Exam. This is an examination to check your level of fitness and health to ensure that you meet the standard medical requirements needed to operate an aircraft. If you pass...
