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.