Medical records system
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Anyone wishing to become an Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO) will need to obtain a Class 3 medical certificate as part of the licensing requirements. The initial medical examination must be carried out at an Aeromedical Centre.
A step-by-step guide to the classes of medical certificates for pilots and air traffic controllers and how to apply can be found in this overview.
Pre-requisites
There is no minimum age for the application of a Class 3 medical certificate. However, those applicants under the age of 17 may require additional specialist paediatric review.
What happens next?
The initial medical examination includes:
- a full physical medical examination by a doctor
- detailed eyesight tests including a colour vision assessment
- a resting electrocardiogram (ECG) to check your heart
- spirometry to assess your lung function
- an audiogram to evaluate your hearing
- urine testing
- blood test to check lipids
How long is it valid for?
How long is it valid for?
Validity of medical certificate |
Under 40 | 24 months |
| 40 plus | 12 months | |
Electrocardiogram |
At initial | |
| Under 30 | 48 months | |
| 30 plus | At all examinations thereafter | |
Audiogram |
At initial | |
| Under 40 | 48 months | |
| 40 plus | 24 months | |
Comprehensive Ophthalmological examination |
At initial | |
| If exceeds +3D to -3D | 4 years | |
| If exceeds -6D |
2 years |
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Tonometry |
At initial then first examination |
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| Over 40 |
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Pulmonary function tests |
At initial (FEV/FVC), then if clinically indicated |
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Urinalysis |
At every examination |
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Blood lipids |
At initial, then at age 40 |
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