At HealthBay Aviation & Aerospace Medicine – Umm Al Sheif Verve Villa, we take immense pride in offering top-tier aviation medical services. Our clinic is your trusted partner for GCAA, FAA, Malawi, and EASA (available by October 2023) aviation medical certifications.
Expertise and Precision
Our highly specialized team of aviation medicine professionals is dedicated to ensuring your safety and compliance in the aviation industry. With a wealth of experience, we excel in providing precise medical evaluations tailored to various aviation authorities’ standards.
Wide Range of Certifications
Whether you require GCAA, FAA, Malawi, GACA or EASA (available by October 2023) medical certifications, HealthBay Aviation Clinic cover it all. Our comprehensive services encompass with the complete scope of Medical Assessment Services that includes:
- Initial Medical Assessment for all Medical Classes
- Renewal Medical Certification for all Medical Classes
- Periodical Assessment for all Medical Classes
- Sickness Reports
- Reinstatement Endorsement
- Follow-up Assessment
- Medical Boards Assessment
Multiple AMEs Available in One Roof
At HealthBay Aviation & Aerospace Medicine – Umm Al Sheif Verve Villa, your success in the aviation field is our utmost priority. We offer you the peace of mind and confidence that come with thorough medical evaluations and certifications. Having Certified Specialist Aero Medical Examiners in various disciplines from Senior AMEs holding GCAA, FAA, Malawi & soon EASA, to GCAA certified Cardiologist & Psychologists.
Embrace Your Aviation Journey with HealthBay
Trust HealthBay Aviation & Aerospace Medicine – Umm Al Sheif Verve Villa for your aviation medical needs. With our expertise, dedication, and commitment to excellence, we are here to support your aviation career every step of the way.
State-of-the-Art Facility
HealthBay Aviation & Aerospace Medicine – Umm Al Sheif Verve Villa provides a time-efficient turnaround with our established on-site laboratory, imaging facilities and supportive medical specialties. Our advanced facility is equipped with cutting-edge medical equipment, ensuring thorough and accurate assessments. Conveniently catering to our aeromedical clients, our facility presents a comprehensive range of services including diagnostics, radiology, audiometry, spirometry, ECG, and ophthalmology, all housed under a single roof.
Our Aviation & Aerospace Medicine administrators can be reached on +971547510991 or Whatsapp or drop us an email at [email protected].
- GCAA Medical Certificate Requirements
- FAA Medical Certificate Requirements
- Malawi Medical Certificate Requirements
GCAA Medical Certificate Requirements
Class One (CPL, MPL, ATPL)
| Age | 18 – 30 | 30 – 40 | 40- 60 | 60 – 65 |
| Validity | 1 yr | 1 yr | 6 months (SP) 1 yr (MP) | 6 months |
| ECG | 5 yr | 2 yr | 1 yr (40 – 50), then at every revalidation / renewal | 6 months |
| Audio | 5 yr | 5 yr | 2 yr | 1 yr |
| Serum Lipids | At first issue of a MC then WCI | WCI | At age of 40, then every 5 years and WCI | 6 months |
| HbA1C | WCI | WCI | At age of 40 then every 5 years and WCI | WCI |
| CBC | At first issue of a MC then at every revalidation / renewal | |||
Class Three (ATC)
| Age | 18 – 40 | 40 – 60 | Over 60 |
| Validity | 2 yr | 1 yr | 6 months |
| ECG | 4 yrs till age 30 yrs, then at all revalidation or renewal and WCI | ||
| Audio | 4 yr | 2 yr | 1 yr |
| Serum Lipids | At first issue of a MC then WCI | At age of 40, then every 5 yrs till 60 and WCI | 6 months |
| HbA1c | WCI | At age of 40 then every 5 years and WCI | WCI |
| CBC | At first issue of a MC then WCI | ||
Cabin Crew
| Age | Under 40 | Over 40 |
| Validity | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| ECG | At age 40 | 5 yr |
| Audio | WCI | WCI |
| Serum Lipids | WCI | WCI |
Class Two (FE)
| Age | 18 – 40 | 40 – 60 | 60 – 65 |
| Validity | 1 yr | 1 yr | 6 months |
| ECG | At age 40 | 1 yr | 6 months |
| Audio | 5 yr | 2 yr | 1 yr |
| Serum lipids | WCI | WCI | 6 months |
Class Two (PPL & Balloon)
| Age | 18 – 40 | 40 – 50 | 50 – 60 | Over 60 |
| Validity | 5 yr | 2 yr | 1 yr | 6 months |
| ECG | At age 40 | At age 40 | 2 yr | 6 months |
| Audio | 5 yr | 2 yr | 2 yr | 1 yr |
| Serum Lipids | WCI | WCI | WCI | 6 months |
Class Two (SPL)
| Age | Under 40 | Over 40 |
| Validity | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| ECG | At age 40 | 2 yr |
| Audio | 5 yr | 2 yr |
| Serum Lipids | WCI | WCI |
LSA
| Age | Under 40 | Over 40 |
| Validity | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| ECG | WCI | ECG at age 40 then WCI & every 5 yrs after age of 50 |
FAA Medical Certificate Requirements
Applies to SPECIFIC Class of Medical Certificate
| First-Class Airline Transport Pilot | Second-Class Commercial Pilot | Third-Class Private Pilot | |
| DISTANT VISION | 20/20 or better in each eye separately, with or without correction. | Same as First Class | 20/40 or better in each eye separately, with or without correction. |
| INTERMEDIATE VISION | 20/40 or better in each eye separately (Snellen equivalent), with or without correction at age 50 and over, as measured at 32 inches. | Same as First Class | No requirement. |
| ELECTRO-CARDIOGRAM (ECG) | At age 35 and annually after age 40 | Not routinely required. | Not routinely required. |
Applies to ALL CLASSES of Medical Certificate
| Near Vision | 20/40 or better in each eye separately (Snellen equivalent), with or without correction, as measured at 16 inches. | ||||
| Color Vision | Ability to perceive those colors necessary for safe performance of airman duties. | ||||
| Hearing | Demonstrate hearing of an average conversational voice in a quiet room, using both ears at 6 feet, with the back turned to the AME OR pass one of the audiometric tests below. | ||||
| Audiometric speech discrimination test: Score at least 70% reception in one ear at an intensity of no greater than 65 dB. Pure tone audiometric test. Unaided, with thresholds no worse than listed below: | |||||
| Sound Levels | |||||
| Ear Condition | 500 HZ | 1,000 Hz | 2,000 Hz | 3,000 Hz | |
| Better Ear | 35 dB | 30 dB | 30 dB | 40 Db | |
| Worst Ear | 35 dB | 50 dB | 50 dB | 60 Db | |
| ENT | No ear disease or condition manifested by, or that may reasonably be expected to be maintained by, vertigo or a disturbance of speech or equilibrium. | ||||
| PULSE | Not disqualifying per se. Used to determine cardiac system status and responsiveness. | ||||
| BLOOD PRESSURE | No specified values stated in the standards. The current guideline maximum value is 155/95. | ||||
| MENTAL | No diagnosis of psychosis, or bipolar disorder, or severe personality disorders. | ||||
| SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE | A diagnosis or medical history of “substance dependence” is disqualifying unless there is established clinical evidence, satisfactory to the Federal Air Surgeon, of recovery, including sustained total abstinence from the substance(s) for not less than the preceding 2 years. A history of “substance abuse” within the preceding 2 years is disqualifying. “Substance” includes alcohol and other drugs (i.e., PCP, sedatives and hypnotics, anxiolytics, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, hallucinogens, and other psychoactive drugs or chemicals). | ||||
| DISQUALIFYING CONDITIONS | Unless otherwise directed by the FAA, the AME must deny or defer if the applicant has a history of: (1) Diabetes mellitus requiring hypoglycemic medication; (2) Angina pectoris; (3) Coronary heart disease (CHD) that has been treated or, if untreated, that has been symptomatic or clinically significant; (4) Myocardial infarction; (5) Cardiac valve replacement; (6) Permanent cardiac pacemaker; (7) Heart replacement; (8) Psychosis; (9) Bipolar disorder; (10) Personality disorder that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested itself by overt acts; (11) Substance dependence; (12) Substance abuse; (13) Epilepsy; (14) Disturbance of consciousness and without satisfactory explanation of cause, and (15) Transient loss of control of nervous system function(s) without satisfactory explanation of cause. | ||||
Malawi Medical Certificate Requirements
| Class of Medical | APPLICABLE TO/ LICENCE: |
| One | Airline Transport Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), Private Pilot with Instrument Rating |
| Two | Private Pilot , Flight Navigator, Flight Engineer, Cabin Crew |
| Three | Air Traffic Controller, Flight Dispatcher |
| Class | Validity Period of Certificate | Mandatory | Mandatory Special Examination |
| One | *12 months*============= For single -crew commercial air transport operations carrying passengers have passed their 40 th birthday *reduced to 6 months*===== For commercial air transport operations carrying passengers have passed their 60 th birthday *reduced to 6 months*===== | Chest Radiography Audiograph ECG | At initial examination then only required in situations where asymptomatic pulmonary disease can be expected. Once every 5 years up to age 40, then every 3 years after age 40. At initial examination, then annually after the age of 50. |
| Two | Age less than 40 years * 24 months*============== Passed their 40th birthday * 12 months*============== | Chest Radiography Audiograph ECG | At initial examination then only required in situations where asymptomatic pulmonary disease can be expected. At initial exam, then every 2 years after age 50. At initial exam, at first exam after age 40, then every 2 years after age 50. |
| Three | Age less than 40 years * 24 months*============== Passed their 40th birthday * 12 months*============== | Chest Radiography Audiograph ECG | At initial examination then only required in situations where asymptomatic pulmonary disease can be expected. At initial examination, then once every 4 years up to age 40, then every 2 years after age 40. At initial examination, then every 2 years after age 50. |
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Medical Team
Dr. Edma Naddaf
DHA Licensed Clinical Psychologist, GCAA Designated Aeromedical Examiner (AME) Specialist
Dr. Gehad El Gergawy, MD
Cardiology & Aviation Cardiology Specialist
Dr. Katia El Sibai
Consultant Endocrinologist, Diabetes and Metabolism
Dr. Luay Al Azzawi
Specialist Aviation and Aerospace Medicine
Dr. Neil Philip Galletly
Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology &
GCAA Specialist Aeromedical Examiner in Gastroenterology
Dr. Safia Anwar Mohammed
Specialist Family Medicine & Aeromedical Examiner, OEUK Doctors, Master Aesthetics.
