Preparing for your medical
Being prepared for your medical will make the process easier and quicker. This section covers Pilots, Cabin Crew and Ophthalmology assessments. Scroll down the page to find the section relevant to your medical.
Pilots (Class 1, 2 and LAPL)
A. Preparation BEFORE your medical.
Please note: Steps 1 and 3 take time, please complete at your earliest opportunity.
1. If it is your first ever medical (i.e. an initial) you need to register on the UK CAA customer portal, obtain a UK CAA reference number and apply for medical services as a pilot to use CELLMA. Please take note of the UK CAA reference number and keep it safe. Without your UK CAA reference number, we are unable to perform your medical. (see our UK CAA & CELLMA guide)
2. Apply for a medical certificate on CELLMA, complete the self-assessment questionnaire and pay the UK CAA fee in CELLMA. (see our UK CAA & CELLMA guide)
3. If you have a complex medical history or are on longterm medication or have been given new diagnoses or treatments since the last medical, please consider emailing us with the details beforehand as we might require GP records, specialist reports or discharge letters to issue the medical.
4. For an initial medical, obtain a printout of your latest opticians report (ideally within the last 2-3 years). If you had significant eye problems in the past, or wear high prescription spectacles please print this form, and take it to an opticians to fill out. If you have never been to an opticians, please make an appointment and bring their report with you. Please bring your spectacles or contact lenses (if applicable) with you to the medical.
5. Fill out the UK CAA mental health assessment form, print, and bring with you to the medical. Do not date or sign it.
6. Please inform us as soon as possible if you would like a chaperone, unless you booked through our online system (which prompts for chaperone request).
7. Familiarise yourself with the website, in particular our Resources section.
B. Preparation ON THE DAY of your medical.
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Bring a valid and in-date passport or photographic I.D.
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Ensure you have your UK CAA reference number with you.
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Bring your current/old medical, and any medicals from other authorities.
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There is no requirement to fast but ensure you are well hydrated as this aids with urinalysis.
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ECG tracing is easier with a hair-free chest - please remove any excess hair on your chest before your appointment.
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Bring the documents in Section A with you including your current prescription glasses or lenses.
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There is free parking on site - once parked, make yourself known to reception and take a seat. You will be asked to fill a consent form while you wait, a copy of which can be found below.
Cabin Crew
If you have a very complex medical/surgical history, please contact us beforehand as we may require additional information (e.g. GP records) to complete the medical.
Download, print, and fill out Appendix A (if it is your initial medical), or Appendix B (if it is a periodic medical assessment) and bring it along with you to the appointment.
Please bring a photo ID with you, preferably your passport.
Bring any spectacles, contact lenses or hearing aids (if applicable) with you to the medical.
You do not need to register on the CAA portal and/or CELLMA. (this is for pilots only)
Please arrive for the appointment well hydrated as a urinalysis would need to be performed.
There is free parking on site - once parked, make yourself known to reception and take a seat. You will be asked to fill a consent form while you wait, a copy of which can be found below.
More information, on our dedicated Cabin Crew page.
Consent form for an Aviation Medical Assessment
(Pilots and Cabin Crew)
Upon arrival for your appointment, you will be given a Consent Form for an Aviation Medical Assessment. If you would like to review this in advance, a copy is available here.
NB: Cabin crew do not need to fill in the CAA Ref. No. part.
Consultant Ophthalmology Assessments
Specific Instructions for Consultant Ophthalmology assessments can be found here.