Medical Examination Requirements

Licence or Permit Type Medical Category Age Medical Report Audiogram Age Electrocardiogram

Airline Transport
Senior Commercial
Commercial

(Validates all other categories)

1

Under 40

Over 60

Within 12 months of issue or revalidation

Within 6 months of issue or revalidation

At first examination, then at 55 years old

Under 30

30-40

 

Over 40

At first examination

At first examination and every 2 years thereafter

At first examination and every year thereafter

NOTE: The holder of Medical Category 1 shall be considered fit for any permit or licence for its respective duration of validity unless otherwise specified.
Flight Navigator
Flight Engineer
Air Traffic Controller
2

Under 40

Over 40

Within 2 years of issue or revalidation

Within 12 months of issue or revalidation

At first examination, then at 55 years old

Under 30

30-40

 

Over 40

At first examination

At first examination and every 2 years thereafter

At first examination and every year thereafter

Student Pilot
Private Pilot
Gyroplane Pilot
Free Balloon Pilot
3

Under 40

Over 40

Within 5 years of issue or revalidation

Within 2 years of issue or revalidation

(If clinically indicated)

Under 40

Over 40

N/A

At first examination and every 4 years thereafter

Ultra Light Instructor
Glider Instructor
4 Within 5 years of issue or revalidation (If clinically indicated)

Under 40

Over 40

N/A

At first examination and every 5 years thereafter

Glider Pilot
Ultra Light Pilot
4 Medical Declaration/Form 26-0297
(Full MER only if clinically indicated)
(If clinically indicated)  N/A
Recreational Pilot
Student Pilot 
4 Medical Declaration/Form 26-0297 countersigned by a physician (If clinically indicated)

Under 40

40-50

Over 50

N/A

At first examination

At first examination and every 4 years thereafter