Navigating the new normal: how to manage employee absences in a post-pandemic world
It was reported earlier this year that GPs may be told to issue fewer sick notes in a bid to keep more people in work and boost the economy. Since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, sickness absence in the workplace has increased considerably. This increase in sick days has continued even...
Flying high: what you need to know about EASA class 1 medicals
A class 1 medical certificate is a requirement when you want to fly professionally. If you wish to fly in Europe or for a European airline you will need to have an EASA class 1 medical to prove you are fit and healthy to be a commercial or airline transport pilot. If you are about...
CAA Class 2 Medical: requirements, restrictions, and exemptions explained
If you want to hold a private pilot licence (PPL), which allows you to fly non-fare paying passengers, then you will need to have a valid class 2 medical certificate. This class of medical will also apply to pilots looking to gain a balloon pilot licence (BPL) or sailplane pilot licence (SPL). In order to...
Now is the time to get into the airline industry, so what are the medical requirements for cabin crew?
The demand for passenger air travel is set to grow over the coming years, fuelling the need for more cabin crew staff to enter the industry. According to statistics from Boeing, passenger traffic is forecasted to grow by 5% per year from 2013 to 2032, with the world aircraft fleet set to double during this...
What are the FAA Class 1 medical requirements?
If you are planning on becoming a pilot in the US or for a US airline, you will need to undergo an FAA class 1 medical to ensure you meet the appropriate medical standards required to pilot a commercial aircraft. A class 1 FAA medical is valid for 6 months, at which time you will...
What do we test for in an MCA medical?
So you want to work at sea? You will need the appropriate MCA medical. If you are going to work aboard a seafaring ship, whether it’s as a master, crew member, entertainer, hairdresser, self-employed contractor or on board a fishing vessel, you will need to get an ENG1 certificate. This is a medical certificate that...
5 steps to get you ready for your initial CAA Class 1 medical
Budding UK commercial and airline transport pilots will need to arrange for an initial CAA Class 1 medical to ensure their pilot’s licence is valid and that training can be completed. If this is you, please read on for 5 simple steps to get you ready for your initial pilot medical. 1.Register with the CAA...
The real reasons you need a cabin crew medical
To succeed in your role as a cabin crew member, you’ll need to be up to the physical and mental demands of the job. Flying across multiple time zones, working unsociable hours and spending a lot of your time in a customer facing role all takes its toll, which is why anyone who wants to...
Thinking of a career at sea? Book your MCA Medical with us
If you are thinking about starting a career at sea, in addition to the necessary qualifications, you will also need to have an MCA medical certificate. This ensures that you are fit and healthy to carry out your duties at sea. It is also a requirement of the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency), meaning it...
How occupational health services can help your office based business
You might think working in an office poses a low risk to health, but when you weigh up the risks caused by bad posture and working positions, slippery floors, misplaced cables and a sedentary lifestyle, the health and safety of these employees is just as important as those working in more physical industries. Occupational health...