Aviation medicals and certificates

Learn about the medical exams and medical certificates pilots and air traffic controllers need, and how to find a medical or eye examiner.

Learn about medical certificates

Additional medical tests

Find out about additional medical tests that may be required for some pilots and air traffic controllers.

Classes of medical certificate

Find out more about the different classes of medical certificates and what you can do with that medical certificate.

Endorsements on a medical certificate

Find out about what an endorsement or restriction on your certificate means, and what you can do.

Medical certificate fees, payments and processing

Learn about medical certificate fees, payments and processing.

The medical certification process

Read about the medical certification process, and how to get the right medical certificate.

Medical certification for ATPL holders over age 60

Learn about the processes and medical tests for air transport pilot licences (ATPL) holders aged over 60.

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Audit, renew or report condition for medical certificate

Audit of medical certificates

Learn what you need to know and do when your medical certificate states 'CASA surveillance required'.

Renew a medical certificate

Learn how to renew your medical certificate, including organising your next medical.

Report condition changes

Find out when and how to report a change in your medical condition.

Learn more about medical professionals

Clinical case conference panel

Find how you can meet with an informal panel of aviation medicine representatives to discuss your medical certificate.

Complaints and objection to medical decision

Read the options and processes to complain or object to a medical decision.

Find a medical or eye examiner

Search for a designated aviation medical examiner (DAME) or designated aviation opthalmologist (DAO).

Also see

Aviation medicine fact sheets and case studies

Read fact sheets and case studies that show the aeromedical impacts of some health conditions.

COVID-19 advice for industry

See the advice, exemptions and guidance during COVID-19.

Medical Professionals

See our information for DAMEs and DAOs.

Pilot health and wellbeing

Pilots are responsible for the lives on board the aircraft. Learn how to look after your health and wellbeing.

Part 67 of CASR

Part 67 of CASR - Medical prescribes the requirements for medical tests and examinations.

Pilot licences

Find out about each type of licence and how to get, keep or change licences.

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Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals-and-certificates
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