{"id":8163,"date":"2026-02-16T11:52:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skyborne.com\/uk\/?page_id=8163"},"modified":"2026-02-16T12:08:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T12:08:38","slug":"getting-your-medical-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skyborne.com\/uk\/getting-your-medical-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting your medical \u2013 what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If you\u2019re beginning your training as a commercial pilot, holding a medical and regular medical renewals will become part and parcel of your commercial pilot life.<\/p>

Securing your Class 1 Medical Certificate is one of the very first milestones you\u2019ll need to complete before you commence training. Your training offer is conditional on you holding this certificate before your course start date, as it confirms you meet the strict medical standards required to operate an aircraft safely and professionally. Without it, you won\u2019t be able to commence your commercial flight training \u2014 so early preparation is essential.<\/p>

At Skyborne, we deliver training for both UK CAA and EASA licences, so depending on your chosen pathway, you may be required to hold both CAA and EASA Class 1 medical certifications, in addition to an FAA Class 3 Medical, which is required for our single-engine training conducted at our fair-weather base in Florida, U.S, where you will spend 6 months.<\/p>

Below you\u2019ll find an overview of the medicals required, how to obtain them and how to prepare for your appointment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The medical certificates you require depend on the licence pathway you plan to follow:<\/p>

  1. UK CAA Class 1 Medical<\/strong>
    For all flight training programmes offered in the UK, you must hold a UK CAA Class 1 Medical Certificate. A valid Class 1 Medical is mandatory before you can begin commercial flight training, so arranging this early is essential to keep your plans on schedule.<\/li>
  2. EASA Class 1 Medical <\/strong>(if enrolling on the Ryanair Future Flyer Programme and completing a dual licence \u2013 UK CAA \/ EASA)
    If you are looking to obtain a dual UK CAA and EASA licence through our Ryanair Future Flyer Academy programme<\/a>, you will also need an EASA Class 1 Medical, issued by an approved Aeromedical Centre (AeMC).<\/li>
  3. FAA Class 3 Medical<\/strong>
    As we conduct all our single-engine flight training at our U.S fair-weather base in Florida, you will also need an FAA Class 3 Medical.<\/li><\/ol>

    If you’re unsure which medicals apply to you, our Flight Training Adviser team can provide guidance. However, securing your medical early is your responsibility.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Your UK CAA and EASA examination<\/strong> must be completed at an approved Aeromedical Centre (AeMC).<\/p>

    Find a location: https:\/\/www.caa.co.uk\/commercial-industry\/pilot-licences\/find-an-ame\/<\/a><\/p>

    FAA Class 3 Medical<\/strong>
    To book your FAA Class 3 AME (Aeromedical Examiner) online, you can use our U.S. agent:<\/p>

    U.S. Skyborne agent<\/strong>
    ICO: Kaitlyn Vulpetti, Skyborne Wellfair Officer
    Email Address:     Kaitlyn.Vulpetti@skyborne.com<\/a>
    Address: 2825 Airport Dr., Vero Beach, FL 32690-1942<\/p>

    FAA Class 3 initial medical, location finder:
    https:\/\/designee.faa.gov\/designeeLocator<\/a><\/p>

    *Please note, that if you try and book your UK CAA and FAA medicals on the same day, this could mean your appointment is months away, rather than weeks.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Before attending your appointment, you\u2019ll need to:<\/p>