Aeromedical examiners’ competency based recurrent training

Some AMEs carry out a low number of aeromedical assessments and the vast majority of their medical activity is spent in performing other medical tasks. Especially their proficiency in performing an aeromedical risk assessment may not be at the intended level.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) improve AME risk assessment competency through safety promotion, competency based recurrent training and specific training on the national procedures for referral and consultation as well as for the use of limitations.

Some AMEs carry out a low number of aeromedical assessments and the vast majority of their medical activity is spent in performing other medical tasks. Especially their proficiency in performing an aeromedical risk assessment may not be at the intended level.