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Medical information for cabin crew

Guidance on requirements and the assessment process.

All operating cabin crew must hold a valid cabin crew Medical Report issued in accordance with Subpart C of PART.MED (Annex IV of Regulation (UK) No1178/2011 year as retained (and amended in UK domestic law) under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018).

Initial issue of a multi pilot aeroplane type rating

Eligibility requirements, training, theoretical knowledge, skill test and application requirements.

For Flight Crew Regulations refer to the consolidated version Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011.

Last updated: 24 July 2026

Apply for a Class 1 medical certificate

Contact information for Aeromedical Centres and guidance on the process .

Related Information Guidance Material (GM) Guidance Material (GM) Information for non-UK certificate holders Downloads and resources Medical certificate validity table Documents for download Regulations UK Reg (EU) No 1178/2011 (the UK Aircrew Regulation)

Last updated: 18 February 2026

Initial issue of a multi pilot helicopter type rating

How to apply for an initial issue.

For Flight Crew Regulations refer to the consolidated version Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011.

Last updated: 01 July 2025

SRG1100A (PDF)

Declaration of CAA Inspector or Examiner (To be completed by the CAA Inspector or Senior Examiner) I declare that the information provided on this form is true and, to the very best of my knowledge and belief, the applicant has satisfied all the necessary requirements of UK Reg (EU) 1178/2011 (as amended) for the privilege being exercised.

Last updated: 31 January 2023

ORS9 Decision No 0053 For UK Reg No 1178 2011 Corrected (PDF)

Statutory Instrument (SI) 2025 No. 878, The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2025 laid before Parliament on 16 July 2025, amends UK Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 with regards to the licensing and training requirements for pilots engaged in General Aviation operations with aeroplanes and helicopters. 2.

Last updated: 21 July 2026

Type Or Class Rating Course Completion Certificate (1) (PDF)

(must be issued in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 1178/2011) Competent Authority Issuing qualification certificate for the device ………………………………………………………………………….

Last updated: 26 October 2021

Type Or Class Rating Course Completion Certificate (PDF)

(must be issued in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 1178/2011) Competent Authority Issuing qualification certificate for the device ………………………………………………………………………….

Last updated: 26 October 2021

Wet and damp leasing

Guidance and application information relating to wet and damp leasing of aircraft.

Wet Leasing is defined under EU regulations as an agreement between air carriers pursuant to which the aircraft is operated under the AOC of the Lessor.

Last updated: 19 November 2025

Medical requirements for cabin crew

Information for health professionals.