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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: 

    The initial certification of new Aeromedical Examiners is currently on hold due to the impending implementation of a new medical computer system. Please check this webpage for further updates.

    Aviation Medicine Training 

    In the UK, King’s College London run Basic and Advanced Aviation Medicine training courses.  Further information regarding the courses can be found here: Basic Aviation Medicine and Advanced Aviation Medicine.

    Please check the CAA’s  Policy for the Certification of AMEs for details on the minimum requirements you need to meet before applying. 

  • 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

    Submissions of an AME Return to the CAA are now completed via the E-Learning platform. 


    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.

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