Following the Prime Minister’s address to the nation on 23 March 2020 during which he announced a nationwide ban on people leaving their homes, except for essential work, we took the decision to cancel all our medical appointments until further notice.

We set about contacting each and every pilot, ATCO and cabin crew applicant individually to explain our decision and we were very pleased with the overwhelmingly positive response received.

“We took the decision to cancel all our medical appointments until further notice…”

The CAA, in line with EASA guidance, published its Official Records Series 4 No.1534 General Exemption E5026 document which, subject to the conditions of the document, effectively extends the medical of the pilot or ATCO until 22 November 2020 where the pilot or ATCO cannot access a medical appointment due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The pilot/ ATCO simply needs to print this document and carry it with their expired medical certificate.

For those who hold licences issued by other National Aviation Authorities, there are similar schemes and we urge you to contact your airline or aviation authority for details of their scheme.

We will continue to undertake medical casework behind the scenes in support of the aeromedical certification of our pilots and ATCOs.

For those who cannot take advantage of the medical exemption scheme for one reason or the other but absolutely need a medical certificate to perform a key employment function, please get in touch so we can see how we can help .

We cannot justify undertaking initial class 1 or 3 medicals at present but will endeavour to see those already booked in as soon as possible once restrictions are eased.

We thank all of you for understanding, hope you stay safe and look forward to seeing you in the very near future.