Aircrew Pilot Medicals

We provide medicals for both commercial and private pilots. We undertake JAR Class 1 renewal medicals and Class 2 initial and renewal medicals and provide these at convenient locations within close vicinity of major airports. Booking is simple through a dedicated email system and we always endeavour to find a time and location which is convenient for you, the client. Examinations are carried out by fully qualified and CAA approved Aviation Medical Examiners (AME) and we also have a female AME on our staff which some pilots may prefer. To arrange an appointment or for further information:

Contact: Duradiamond Healthcare Ltd

Revalidation and Renewal of JAR medical certificates

The basic rules for JAA medical certification, and in particular expiry dates, are summarised in this information sheet.

The requirements for revalidation / renewal of JAR Class 1 and 2 medical certificates and their special investigations are shown below:

Medical CertificateClass 1
Single pilot air
transport operations
carrying passengers
Class 1
Other commercial
operations
Class 2
Validity of certificate Under 40 - 12 months
40 plus - 6 months
Under 60 - 12 months
60 plus -6 months
Under 40 - 60 months*
40-49 - 24 months
50 plus - 12 months
Electrocardiogram

At initial then
Under 30 - 5 yearly
30-39 - 2 yearly
40-49 - annually
50 plus - 6 monthly

At initial then
Under 30 - 5 yearly
30-39 - 2 yearly
40-59 - annually
60 plus - 6 monthly
At initial then
40-49 - 2 yearly
50 plus- annually
AudiogramAt initial then
Under 40 - 5 yearly
40 plus - 2 yearly
At initial then
Under 40 - 5 yearly
40 plus - 2 yearly
Initial instrument rating then
Under 40 - 5 yearly
40 plus - 2 yearly
Lipid ProfileAt initial then age 40At initial then age 40
If 2 or more risk factors
at initial then age 40
OphthalmologyAt initial then if required, see JAR-FCL 3At initial then if required, see JAR-FCL 3At initial
Revalidation examination byAMC or AMEAMC or AMEAMC or AME
Haemoglobin blood testEvery examinationEvery examinationIf clinically indicated

Comprehensive eye exam
(See below)
(After December 2006)

Only applicable to a small number of pilots (see below for details)
Or
Every 2 years

Only applicable to a small number of pilots (see below for details)
Or
Every 2 years

Not applicable

*A certificate issued prior to the holder’s 40th birthday will not be valid for class 2 privileges after the 42nd birthday