Medical Certificate Information
PCAA Medical Requirements for Private Pilot’s License (Class 2)
A Class 2 medical is mandatory for personnel holding PPL, SPL, GPL, Free Balloon Pilots, Flight Radio Telephone Operators, Ultra Light Aircraft Operators, and Cabin Crew Attendants. It involves an extensive examination of the following:
It is one of the extensive Examination of:
- Physical and mental health
- Nervous system
- Injuries to head
- General surgical examination
- Locomotors system
- Digestive and metabolic disorders
- Urinary system
- Gynecological examination
- Cardiovascular systems
- ENT examination
- Vision examination
- Hearing examination
PCAA Medical Requirements for Commercial Pilot’s License (Class 1)
A Class 1 Medical requires all the tests done for Class 2 Medical plus two or three extensive tests, such as EEG. A Class 1 Medical is mandatory for personnel holding ATPL, CPL, Flight Engineer, and Flight Navigator’s Licenses. It includes an extensive examination of the following:
It is again one of the extensive Examination of:
- Physical and mental health
- Nervous system
- Injuries to head
- General surgical examination
- Locomotors system
- Digestive and metabolic disorders
- Urinary system
- Gynecological examination
- Cardiovascular systems
- ENT examination
- Vision examination
- Hearing examination
Step-by-Step Process to Acquire Medical Certificate
As a first-time student for PPL, you will have to follow the steps below:
- Obtain a Medical Profile at PCAA to get the Reference number.
- Airborne Aviation will issue a letter with that Ref No. for the medical certificate proceeding.
- Visit the Medical Board of PCAA (location) for document submission and getting an initial prescription for the medical tests required for the certificate.
- Prescribed tests will be done at CMH Lahore only:
- Urine test
- ECG
- ENT
- Eyesight
- Blood Pressure
- Audiometry
- Submit reports at the CAA Medical Board In-charge for PCAA at International Airport Lahore.
- A Psychometric Evaluation via personality test and IQ test will be conducted by the Medical In-charge at CMH Lahore.
- If any further tests are required, they will be prescribed by the medical team.
- The Medical Board will conclude all the results, and a Medical Certificate will be issued if no additional examinations are required.
Renewal of Medical Licenses
For Private Pilot’s License:
A yearly renewal of the Class II medical certificate is required.
For Commercial Pilot’s License:
A yearly renewal of the Class I medical certificate is required.
