CASA aviation medical, Class 1, 2 and 3
To exercise the privileges of a pilot or ATC licence you must hold a current medical certificate. Your examination is assessed by CASA's aviation medicine specialists, who consider how any condition or treatment might affect the safety of air navigation. The better prepared you are, the faster your certificate is processed.
- 01Get an Aviation Reference Number (ARN)If you don't already have one, apply at casa.gov.au under Manuals and forms.
- 02Book the appointmentTell reception you need a CASA aviation medical and ask about the additional tests required for your class of licence (1, 2 or 3).
- 03Have the additional tests firstDoing them before the appointment saves time. Practice staff can help with referrals and information.
- 04Attend the appointmentBring your ARN, photographic ID, results from any additional tests, and credit card details for the CASA fee. If tests are outstanding, Dr Benson will refer you; your medical is not processed until all results are in.
- 05Pay the feesDr Benson's account at the appointment; the CASA fee by Form 162A or post.
- 06Track your applicationDr Benson lodges your medical with CASA within 14 days. Check status with CASA on 131 757.
Recreational dive medical to Australian Standard AS4005.1
The dive medical assesses your ability to survive unexpected underwater or surface emergencies, and the risk of unconsciousness, impaired judgement, disorientation or decompression sickness with any condition you have. We check age factors and overall fitness, vision, ears, nose and throat, hearing, dental, balance, blood pressure, lung function, musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal health, with a urine test for undiagnosed conditions including diabetes and pregnancy. Any medications are reviewed for their risks under pressure.
Book a dive medicalRecommended interval between dive medicals. Conditions develop with age and regular diving strains the body.
Which divers need an AS4005.1 medical
Introductory or resort dives
You complete the operator's medical questionnaire. Answer yes to any question and you are referred for an AS4005.1 dive medical before you can dive. Some operators require all uncertified divers over 55 to hold a current certificate.
Learn to dive courses and referrals
All divers must have passed a dive medical done in accordance with AS4005.1. A medical from overseas is accepted only if the certificate states it was done to the Australian Standard.
Advanced courses
Medical questionnaire first; a yes answer means an AS4005.1 assessment. Applies to Open Water and Rescue Diver courses.
Dive master and instructor development
An AS4005.1 medical less than 12 months old. If you intend to work in the diving industry you need an AS/NZS 2299 occupational dive medical instead.
Expedition diving, certified divers
You may be asked to complete a questionnaire or sign a waiver. A yes answer means referral for a medical assessment, which depending on the operator may need to be AS4005.1 compliant.