

There is further guidance available for applicants for Initial Medical Certificates in the UK. You will then be advised whether you will need to bring along additional information/reports to the examination. If you are aware of any personal or family medical history, we would recommend you mention this at the time of booking your medical. You will require a medical examination by an AME (Aeromedical Examiner) a doctor specialising in aviation medicine and certificated by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to perform aviation medicals.

You also need a Class 1 UK medical certificate to train for a CPL or an ATPL. If you hold a CPL or an ATPL, your licence will only be valid if you hold a Class 1 UK medical certificate. Medical certificates for Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) and Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) holders
