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...
Category: Aviation Medicals
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...
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...