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Frequently asked questions

Aeronautical certificate part med – My medical certificate lapl expired on March 13, 2020, can I qualify for the exemption?

The exemption measures applicable to the extension of the period of validity of the aeronautical medical certificate shall apply to those medical certificates valid on 14 March 2020, whose ordinary period of validity expires before 31 July 2020 and which are additionally not subject to the limitations defined in section (b) of the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020

Additional information on medical certificates is available through the following link: 
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Clarifications on exemptions from Aeronautical Medical Certificates and AMEs due to COVID-19

Aeronautical certificate part med – How do I prove that my aeronautical medical certificate is subject to exemption?

In accordance with the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020 the extension of validity will be automatic, without the need to issue a new medical certificate. Interested parties must bear the medical certificate together with a copy of this decision. 

Additional information on medical certificates is available through the following link: 
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Clarifications on exemptions from Aeronautical Medical Certificates and AMEs due to COVID-19

Aeronautical certificate part med – Is the extension of the period of validity of class 1 aeronautical medical certificates applicable?

According to the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020, the validity of medical certificates issued in accordance with Part MED is extended for four months, which do not include limitations, except visual limitations (VDL, VNL, VML), valid on 14 March 2020, and whose ordinary period of validity expires before 31 July 2020. 

Additional information on medical certificates is available through the following link: 
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Clarifications on exemptions from Aeronautical Medical Certificates and AMEs due to COVID-19

Aeronautical certificate part med – How is the new date of the medical certificate demonstrated?

For any questions regarding medical certificates and medical examiner certificates, a link has been enabled on the AESA website with answers to frequently asked questions.

Additional information on medical certificates is available through the following link: 
AESA >Air sector professionals>Aeronautical medicine 
Clarifications on exemptions from Aeronautical Medical Certificates and AMEs due to COVID-19

Medical Examiner Certificate, ame – I am ame authorised by Aesa whose certificate expires on 30/05/2020 how long does the validity of the certificate extend?

In accordance with section (c) of the third provision of the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020 those holders of the AME certificate who meet the defined requirements, will extend the validity of their AME certificate until November 14, 2020
Additional information on medical certificates is available through the following link: 
Aeronautical medicine 
Aeronautical Medical Certificates

Language proficiency – How long does the validity of language competence extend?

The validity of language proficiency entries in accordance with point FCL.055 of Part FCL valid on 14 March 2020 and whose ordinary period of validity expires before 31 July 2020 until the date of validity of this decision is extended.

Language proficiency – How is the new expiry of language proficiency demonstrated?

Provided that it meets and proves the requirements for exemption, language proficiency shall be accompanied by a copy of the EASA Resolution of the date applicable to it in each case. 

  • EASA Resolution dated 18.3.2020 
  • EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020
What is the deadline for taking courses of type?

Point 1 of Appendix III of Annex III (Part-66) to Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 provides that theoretical and practical training must have been initiated and completed in the three years preceding the application for the entry of the type rating, regardless of whether an LMA Part 66 licence is already held or not.

Questions not covered by the resolutions – What happens to those ratings, certificates not covered by the decisions issued to date?

We are aware of the concern of the sector. AESA is working and evaluating measures that allow to relax and facilitate the recovery of the activity when they can resume it, and always without affecting safety, aligned in any case with the measures proposed at European level.

Questions related to additional qualifications – I have completed the mountain clearance course (mi) and the maximum period of 24 months to complete the training ends on 30.6.2020 does any exemption apply?

According to section (j) point (F) of the EASA Resolution dated 5.5.2020, the period of time specified in FCL.815(b) is extended during the period of application of this Resolution, provided that the regular time period ends in that period.