Guidance on AME Certification

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, 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.

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.