What is an airside driving medical and who needs one?
All employees driving any vehicle within the airside driving environment will require an airside driving medical. These medicals exist to ensure that a number of basic medical requirements set by occupational health as well as the Department for Transport, are met. If you employ drivers who operate within the airside environment, or you are soon...
How to make pre-employment medical screening work for your business
Are you looking to streamline your hiring process and ensure that you’re bringing the right candidates on board? Ensure that only the most qualified and healthy candidates are joining your workforce by implementing pre employment medical screenings. These tests are a game-changer when it comes to hiring the best talent for your business, as they...
What is a Chester Step Test and why is it important?
Welcome to the world of cardiovascular fitness assessments – whether you are looking to assess your fitness level for work, or looking to improve your fitness in order to pursue your dream career, then a Chester Step Test is essential. An excellent tool for assessing your aerobic capacity, this simple yet effective fitness test measures...
CAA or EASA Cabin Crew Medical: What’s the difference and which do you need?
Whether you are considering a career as a cabin crew member, or getting ready for your first flight on the job, it’s essential to understand the medical requirements that come with this exhilarating profession. Before you can take to the skies it’s essential to have undergone the relevant medical checks, and for cabin crew, this...
Protect your health abroad with the help of our travel vaccine clinic
If you are planning on travelling abroad anytime soon, it is important to be aware of the potential risks to your health. Many countries have different health risks, and one of the best ways to protect your health whilst abroad is to get vaccinated before you travel. Whether you are travelling for business, leisure, or...
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...