General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Medical Examinations
ABOUT GCAA
GCAA is the Civil Aviation Regulator for United Arab Emirates(UAE).
As a part of its role of ensuring flight safety, one of it's roles is also to oversee and regulate the certification of medical fitness of personnel involved in safety sensitive aviation activities. These include Pilots (Airline, Commercial, Private, Balloon, Student and Sports Pilots), Air Traffic Controllers and Cabin Crew.
The GCAA issues regulations and guidelines governing the issue of Medical Certificates for all the personnel mentioned above.
GCAA authorises AeroMedical Examiners (AMEs) to conduct medical examinations.
In addition, it audits and evaluates the medical examinations conducted to ensure the medical examinations are conducted in accordance with the laid down guidelines and to ensure flight safety.
In cases of doubtful medical fitness the final decision is taken by the Aeromedical Section of GCAA.
GCAA Medical Certificates
| Class of Medical | License Type |
|---|---|
| I | Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Commercial Pilot License(CPL) Multi Crew Pilot License (MPL) |
| II | Private Pilot License (PPL) Balloon Pilot License (BPL) Student Pilot License (SPL) |
| III | Air Traffic Controller License (ATCL) |
| LSA | Light Sports Aircraft Pilot (LSA) |
| Cabin Crew | Cabin Crew |
Content of Medical examinations
The tests and examination required to be conducted are laid down by GCAA based on the stage of certification (Initial Issue vs renewal), Class of medical certificate, age of the individual, and presence or absence of co-morbidities like high BMI (weight for height), diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney stones, etc. Also, depending upon the findings during the examination, additional tests may be required.
Frequently asked Questions about the examinations
For further question please seen the Q&A section of our website : Q & A
If you have any questions that have not been answered please contact us at : Contact Us
Early renewal of Medical Certificate
You can renew your GCAA Medical Certificate up to 44 days in advance - the expiry date will remain the same. This gives you peace of mind that you will not have to renew it at the last minute and also gives you leeway to cater for your flight schedule and personal commitments.
How to Register For a GCAA Medical examination
For a GCAA Medical examination you need to visit the GCAA Portal, Register and fill up an application for the appropriate class and type of examination.
You will need a Photograph (Passport size), Passport, UAE Visa (if you have one), a Mobile Number (UAE or International) and an email ID.
Once you have completed the Registration and Application - you will receive a confirmatory email and Text (SMS) Message from GCAA with an application reference number in the format MD-XXXXX.
You need to present this Application Reference Number to the Medical Exam centre for them to be able to access your record and conduct your medical examination.
You need a UAE Pass Account to access the service. But for those who have not yet registered for UAE Pass there is an option to login without UAE Pass -> read the fine print below the login with UAE Pass option - > Create New Account.
You can access the GCAA Medical Exam Portal here : GCAA Medical Exam Portal
You can find more information about the application process here : GCAA Website - Information about Issue of Medical Certificate
GCAA Medical Examinations Conducted
| Service | Medical Class | Below 60 yrs | 60 yrs and above |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Issue of Medical Certificate | Class I | Yes | Yes |
| Initial Issue of Medical Certificate | Class II | Yes | Yes |
| Initial Issue of Medical Certificate | Class III | Yes | Yes |
| Initial Issue of Medical Certificate | Cabin Crew | Yes | Yes |
| Initial Issue of Medical Certificate | LSA | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal of Medical Certificate | Class I | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal of Medical Certificate | Class II | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal of Medical Certificate | Class III | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal of Medical Certificate | Cabin Crew | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal of Medical Certificate | LSA | Yes | Yes |
How To Book An Appointment For A GCAA Medical Examination
Get more details about us on this page : About Us
To make an appointment for a Medical examination
- Click here for location
- For appointments call : +971 2 511 5555
- Or write to us at: aeromed@etihad.ae