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Cabin crew medical certification following EU-Exit

Guidance on UK and EU medical reports.

The UK-EU trade deal included agreements on air transport and aviation safety, which came into effect at 23.00 GMT on 31 December 2020 when the UK ceased taking part in the EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and other EU institutions.

UK-issued cabin crew medical reports

Cabin crew medical reports issued by a UK CAA-approved Aeromedical Examiner (AME) or Occupational Health Medical Practitioner (OHMP) continue to be required, and must be maintained valid, on UK-registered aircraft.

For aircraft registered in one of the 27 EU countries, UK-issued medical reports are unlikely to be recognised.  Cabin crew should contact their airline and / or the National Aviation Authority for the country where their airline’s aircraft are registered to establish arrangements for any recognition of their medical report.

EU-issued cabin crew medical reports

Cabin crew medical reports issued prior to 1 January 2021 by an AME holding approval in an EU Member State, or an OHMP practising in an EU Member State, remained valid until expiry.

Cabin crew medical reports issued by EU Member State AMEs or OHMPs after the 1 January 2021 will not be recognised by the UK.  Cabin crew who become unfit after this date should consult a UK-certificated AME or UK OHMP.