Detailed Process of Aviation Medical Assessments - with links

 

• Please make an appointment at a time that is convenient for you by visiting the "Appointment" section.

• Kindly download, print and complete the Aviation Medical History Form legibly and bring the original with you to the appointment. 

• Kindly review the Mental Health Screening Questions in advance. They will also be reviewed during the medical.

• Most Aviation Medical appointments are made in the afternoon. Mondays, Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons are usually best.

• When making an appointment: 

          Always select "Long Medical" for all first medicals or if you are unsure.

          Only click "Short Medical" if you are absolutely sure you do not need a Resting  ECG / Stress ECG or Lung Function.

• All initial medicals require a Chest X-ray. For more information, click here.

• If you need a Stress ECG (if there are cardiovascular risk factors), this will be arranged at the time of the medical.

• If you are on a medical protocol, like Hypertension, Asthma, Melanoma, etc., please indicate this when you make the appointment so that we can send you a prescription for the required blood tests.

• Bring a photo ID: RSA ID / Passport; driver's license and your current pilot license (renewals or upgraded licenses).

• Payment is made on completion of the medical: Cash or EFT. The medical will only be submitted to IAM upon receipt of payment. 

 

• Costs: (Note: these costs exclude the costs for Stress ECG [± R 400]; & Chest X-ray [± R 300] which are paid for separately at the practice where the service is rendered)

         Initial medical: R1300 (Lung Function included; Resting ECG included). Initial Chest X-ray ± R 300 are paid for separately          where the service is rendered )

         Long medical: R1300 (Lung Function included; Resting ECG included). If needed, Stress ECG ± R 400 is paid for separately          where the service is rendered ).

         Short Medical: (No Resting or Stress ECG; No Lung Function) R850