EASA Class 1

  • 12 months
  • 6 months:
    • From the age of 40 years for pilots of Single-pilot commercial air transport operations
    • From the age of 60 years

EASA Class 2

  • 60 months
  • ≥40 years: 24 months
  • ≥50 years: 12 months

EASA Class 3

  • 24 months
  • ≥40 years: 12 months

EASA Class 4

  • 60 months
  • ≥40 years: 24 months

EASA LAPL

  • 60 months
  • ≥40 years: 24 months

EASA Cabin Crew

  • Maximum 60 months

Soms important points to consider:

  • The period for validity for an initial exam or renewal will always be taken from the date of the medical examination. Your current license will be extended from the expiration date in case of a revalidation.
  • This table is indicative and subject to additional restrictions on your license.
  • Do you need spectacles?  Than you should always carry a spare with you. These have to be glasses with normal, non-stained, glasses. Sunglasses are not allowed as a spare!
  • For obvious reasons, you are not allowed to perform the duties of your license under influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Your medical license becomes invalid when you are unable to work for more than 21 calendar days due to medical reasons (physical or mental). You should send your license back to the Aeromedical Examiner (AME) of Aeromedical Centre (AeMC) which delivered the certificate to you. It can be made valid again after a medical examination and positive advise by an AME or AeMC.

When to consult your AME?

You can have your medical license extended from 45 days before the expiration date. A normal revalidation exam will be performed and your license will be extended from the expiration date. When you want to renew your license, earlier than 45 days before the expiration date or when your certificate is no longer valid, than a renewal is in order. You will get a new license, which is valid from the date of the medical examination.

You are to consult your AME as soon as possible in one of the following situations. You are not allowed to perform the duties of your license when you find yourself in such a case. Your license can be made valid again after positive advise of your AME!

  • In case of deterioration of your medical situation due to illness (physical of mental) or in case of other injury
  • When you start a treatment with (non-)prescription medication
  • When you are to receive any medical, surgical or other treatment or interventions
  • In case of pregnancy
  • When you are admitted to hospital or a polyclinic
  • When lenses or glasses are prescribed for the first time

You might still be able to fly when you get pregnant. However, a positive advise of an AME is necessary.

  • For class 1 medical certificates it is possible to keep flying until the end of the 26th week of pregnancy, with an OML restriction. Nevertheless, your gynecologist and aeromedical examiner need to provide a positive advise.
  • For class 2 medical certificates it is possible to keep flying until the end of the 26th week of pregnancy. Nevertheless, your gynecologist and aeromedical examiner need to provide a positive advise.
  • For LAPL medical certificates it is possible to keep flying until the end of the 26th week of pregnancy. Nevertheless, your aeromedical examiner need to provide a positive advise, with proof of routine pregnancy follow-up.
  • For cabin crew it is possible to keep flying until the end of the 16th week of pregnancy. Nevertheless, your gynecologist and aeromedical examiner need to provide a positive advise.