Pilot Medicals
Whether it’s a comprehensive initial pilot medical assessment or a renewal of pilot medical certification, our Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME) can provide medical licensing clearance for Class 1, 2, and 3 medical certificates on behalf of the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
A current and valid pilot medical certificate is required for all holders of pilot’s licenses, skydivers, and air traffic controllers in New Zealand and Australia.
Our team will assist you with navigating the numerous administrative and clinical requirements needed to get your medical certification and will ensure your ongoing currency and fitness to fly.
Please get in touch if you have any queries regarding aviation medical certification.
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Class 1/2/3 CAA NZ Medical Certificates
Extension Certificates
All pilots / ATCs applying for initial issue or renewal of their CAA medical certificate must pay their CAA application fee PRIOR to their appointment
Medical Certification is conducted via the Skycert platform (see below). Please get in contact if you have any questions regarding setting up on Skycert.
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CASA Australia Medical Assessments
All CASA applicants are required to complete an online application on MRS (Medical Records System) PRIOR to their appointment
MRS can be accessed through the myCASA portal
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Medical certification via DL9 can be used for some pilots intending to only use certain PPL privileges
See link below for comparison of certificate types:
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Glider pilots in New Zealand are required to complete a Gliding NZ Medical Certificate and Declaration
The certificate and declaration must be signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner
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CAA Medical certification is conducted on the Skycert Platform.
Skycert is a free-to-pilot web-based certification system which provides a secure and paperless way to process CAA regulatory medical applications. Please get in contact with us if you have queries relating to using Skycert.
Please complete your online application form prior to your CAA medical appointment.
Book/Request a Pilot Medical appointment.
For alternative booking times or for any queries relating to Pilot Medicals, please get in contact with us.
Useful Links & Information
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CAA Medical Certification is conducted via the Skycert Platform.
A Skycert profile allows a paperless application and ease of future certification applications. For any queries on Skycert, please contact us.
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CAA Medical Certificates can be extended by an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) for up to 60 days past expiry. The purpose of an extension is to provide additional time for the applicant to get a renewal completed.
Extensions MUST be requested for and completed BEFORE the current certificate expires
Extensions can be issued instantly upon request.
Please contact us to request an extension or for queries about the extension process.
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Must be done with a CAA/CASA-credentialed optometrist
Required for Initial medical issue and at age-specific intervals
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Regulatory blood tests may be required for certification depending on your circumstance. Initial and age-specific certifications will require laboratory blood tests to be completed as part of the medical.
HbA1c - Diabetes
Lipid/Cholesterol Testing - Cardiovascular Risk Profile
These tests can either be requested for by your GP or contact us if you require a blood test form.
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ID document (Passport or Government Driver’s Licence acceptable)
Previous medical certificate and corresponding documentation
Receipt for CAA/CASA application fee payment (if applicable)
Glasses / Contact lenses (if worn)
Hearing aids (if worn)
Please limit consumption of caffeine-containing products prior to your medical appointment.
Please also be aware that a urine sample is required during the medical assessment.
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CAA Application Fee - $121 - This is paid directly to CAA New Zealand.
Base Assessment and Certification - $380
Extension Certificate
No charge - if renewal appointment is booked with us
$150 - if renewal appointment is booked with an alternative provider
Additional tests if required:
ECG - $80
Spirometry (Lung Function Test) - $80
Audiometry (Hearing Assessment) - $80
Special Eye Report - As per external provider
Regulatory Blood Test - As per external provider
*ECG, Spirometry & Audiometry are only required during initial certificate issue and during specific age intervals as specified by CAA/CASA
Contact us.
info@sabrehealth.co.nz
027 4044 881
