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Guidance on AME Certification

The AME Certification Policy, details on available training courses and an online application form can be found on this page.
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  • 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, Basic and Advanced Aviation Medicine Training courses are available at King's College and details can be found on their  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 undertake a minimum of 20 hours of acceptable aeromedical refresher training during a 3 year certification period, of which 6 hours must be under the supervision of the CAA.

    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.

    Terms and Conditions

    AMEs are required to comply with the Terms and Conditions for AMEs.

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

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