Air Traffic Control Medicals (ATCO)

I personally think that choice is vital in aviation medicine and that applicants should be free to use the services of an AME who suits their particular needs. I say this as l am aware that the vast majority of ATCOâ€™s use one of very few centres. I do have, however, a number of air traffic officers in my practice and very much welcome any who wish to use my services.

For this reason I have made a point of familiarising myself with the, fairly minor, differences in requirements involved. These are, however, too many to mention in a short article like this but links are:

For more information or to book an appointment please contact Philip Ranger on his mobile (07740 868749) or alternatively phone Redhill (open Tuesdays & Thursdays but can leave message) on 01737 823 550. You can also book online below:

If you are a new patient please remember your photo ID. All pilots should bring details of any medical issues since your last medical.

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There is now a barrier into the main car park. Once you have arrived at the barrier, press ‘3’ then ‘call’ and we can let you in. Once in, please do not park in red circled bays.

As many of you will know, Dr Shailey is working with me more now so that I can keep pace and see pilots at Whitstable, shortening the waiting time. She is a truly valued colleague and I know that any of you lucky enough to see her will enjoy and benefit from her knowledge and experience. Either of us are always happy for you to request one of us specifically though we feel very much a ‘team’ in the practice. She is also offering Class 1 and 3 CAA medicals! For purely operational reasons she is now practicing as Dr Shailey Vora.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Kindly read, your medical may depend on it!

UK PILOTS

March 29th 2021 – THIS WAS THE LAUNCH DATE FOR A NEW ON LINE MEDICAL SYSYTEM CALLED ‘CELLMA’ AFFECTING ALL PILOTS.

The only way of completing a medical will be to set up a ‘Portal’ with the CAA and then, after this, FILLING IN AN APPLICATION FORM and PAYING (Separate to making the appointment with us). You should have received an email from the CAA about setting up your portal but details can be found at www.caa.co.uk/medical. Please note, you should use Google Chrome and it can take up to (and maybe more than ) ten days. The I/D used to sign up must be brought to your medical and to repeat, the application form and payment (Class One £15.00, Class two £9.00) MUST be completed at home before I can do a medical.

Any questions please get in touch

NON UK LICENCE HOLDERS.

I am delighted to report that I am now an EASA medical examiner, you might say a MaltE(A)SA! The medicals are completed in good old fashioned pen and ink so you should complete (but not sign) an EASA application form and mental health form before attending if possible. You can find these under EASA in ‘forms for download’. Maltese registered pilots may be required to have a Drug and alcohol test at the medical so please make sure you will be clear. (You can do little about the drugs (!) but treat the alcohol at least as per flying).

All medicals are initially sent to Malta.

Largely for the above reasons;

The online booking system is still not active, please ring Redhill 01737823550 Tuesday or Thursday 10.00 – 4.00 or send an email.

Please do not hesitate to report any criticisms or comments, we welcome feedback.

In the meantime, please stay safe and keep well.

Philip Ranger, Shailey Vora, Annie and Nicole.

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