Aeromedical Matters
The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) issues Medical Certificates to flight crew and air traffic controllers pursuant to the Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order 1995 and in accordance with the standards and recommended practices promulgated by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
Applications for Medical Certificate can be made via CAD’s Personnel Licensing Information System (PLIS).
CAD Aeromedical Policies
- Policies for Approved Medical Assessors (AMAs) and Approved Medical Examiners (AMEs)
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Guidance Notes for Approved Medical Examiners (AME)
(PDF: 3.2MB)
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Policy for AMA and AME on Prevention of Bribery and Conflict of Interest
(PDF: 284KB)
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Declaration of Conflict of Interest
(PDF: 40KB)
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AMA Appointment/ Reappointment Guidelines
(PDF: 52KB)
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AME Appointment/ Reappointment Guidelines
(PDF: 71KB)
- Policies on Psychoactive Substances
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CAD Medical Certification Policy on Problematic use of Psychoactive Substances (PPS)
(PDF: 1591KB)
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FAQ for CAD AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) Policy
(PDF: 133KB)
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Protocol for Certification or Recertification of Medical Certificate (MC) applicant or holder with Problematic Use of Psychoactive Substances (PPS)
(PDF: 32KB)
AIC on Aeromedical Matters
- AIC 11/19 - Guidance to Flight Crew on Preventing In-Flight Incapacitation
- AIC 14/24 - Medical Certificates Issued under the Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order 1995
- AIC 15/24 - Notification of Unfitness by Flight Crew
- AIC 16/24 - Notification of Unfitness by Air Traffic Controllers
- AIC 17/24 - General Advice for Medical Certificate Holders
Health Promotion
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Health Tips for being a Pilot and Air Traffic Controller
(PDF: 235KB)
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Medication and Operational Duties
(PDF: 241KB)
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Obesity and Flying
(PDF: 571KB)
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Refractive Surgery and Flying
(PDF: 71.1KB)
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Gastroenteritis and Inflight incapacitation
(PDF: 170KB)
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Post COVID-19 and fitness to fly
(PDF: 192KB)
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Cannabidiol (CBD), urine testing and flying
(PDF: 183KB)
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Cardiovascular Risk and Assessment
(PDF: 299KB)
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