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...
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...
If you are thinking about becoming a pilot in the US and flying for an American airline, you will need to obtain an FAA Class 1 Medical. This certificate shows that you have met the required standards based on your medical history and a medical examination carried out by an approved medical examiner. Anyone who...
If you are training to become a commercial pilot or airline transport pilot, then you will also need to undergo a medical in order for your pilot’s licence to be valid. If you want to apply for a UK CAA Class 1 Medical, there are few things you’ll need to know about in advance, so...
Before you can be issued with an airside driving permit you will need to pass an airside driving medical to ensure you are fit and healthy enough to do the job safely. This examination is required for all personnel who will be driving vehicles within the perimeter designated as airside. This can include the runways,...
In 2017, Forbes rated being a pilot as one of the most stressful jobs, however, if you speak to most pilots they will say flying is second nature to them, so the job itself isn’t stressful. What might be challenging to pilots however is keeping fit and healthy, to ensure they are up to the...