Guidance on AME Certification

The AME Certification Policy, details on available training courses and an online application form can be found on this page.

Aeromedical Examiners (AMEs) are doctors with specialist aviation medicine training. They are certificated by the CAA to carry out aircrew and Air Traffic Controller (ATCO) medical examinations and to give aviation medicine advice, as necessary.

There are two certification types, based on the training and experience level of the AME. These determine which class of certificate (professional, private and/or ATCO) they can assess.

‘1’ rated AMEs – can undertake Class 1, 2, 3 and LAPL revalidation / renewal and initial Class 2 and LAPL medical assessments;

‘2’ rated AMEs – can undertake Class 2 and LAPL initial/revalidation/renewal medical certificates.

Aeromedical Examiner Initial Certification:

Aviation Medicine Training

In the UK, details of Basic and Advanced Aviation Medicine Training courses are available from the King's College website.

Please check the CAA’s Policy for the Certification of AMEs for details on the minimum requirements you need to meet before applying.
Application Form for Initial AME Certification
Once the required training has been completed, an application form can be sent with the relevant documentation to the CAA Medical Department.
Charges payable
Charges payable to the CAA are detailed in the CAA's Scheme of Charges (Personnel Licensing).
AME Online
AMEs are required to submit the results of medical assessments electronically via the CAA's AME Online system
AME Equipment and Premises
All AMEs are required to have the necessary equipment and procedures in place to undertake Aeromedical examinations. This form must be completed for each new AME Premises.
Aeromedical Refresher Training
To maintain certification, AMEs are required to demonstrate that they have completed a minimum of 10 hours of aeromedical CPD per annum. This must be recorded on the CAA e learning platform and is subject to regular audit.
AME Annual Return
Submission of an AME Return to the CAA is required on an annual basis.
Minimum Number of Aeromedical Examinations
To maintain certification, AMEs must undertake a minimum of 10 aeromedical examinations every year.
Audit Visits

AME Practices are subject to Audit Visits by the CAA.

Review of AME Certification
This policy is currently under review and will be published shortly.
Conditions for AME certification and use of CAA medical IT systems

Conditions for AME certification and use of CAA medical IT systems

They should also follow good aviation medical practice for aeromedical examiners and medical assessors.

Aeromedical Examiners Tweets

@UK_CAA RT @transportgovuk: This time last year we launched the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter - a commitment to build a more balanced and… 3 days ago

@UK_CAA To mark one year since the publication of the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, we have spoken to Kirsten Ri… https://t.co/XDrAkIeMdy 3 days ago

@UK_CAA In case you missed it, last week the @UK_CAA published its report on the disability access of the UK's largest airp… https://t.co/YOm5YhOcit 7 days ago

Read all @UK_CAA

Aeromedical Examiners News

UK Civil Aviation Authority reports on disabled access at UK airports 11 July, 2019

UK Civil Aviation Authority appoints new Non-Executive Director 5 July, 2019

Passengers urged to read Terms and Conditions when booking flights 24 June, 2019

Read all News

Aeromedical Examiners Blogs

Our unmanned aircraft systems unit 5 June, 2019

Inspecting commercial drone operators 29 March, 2019

World ATM Congress….or should that be World UTM Congress? 22 March, 2019

Read All Blogs

Screen Reader Navigation

Guidance on AME Certification

Aeromedical Examiner Initial Certification:

Aviation Medicine Training