Information about applying for, renewing or replacing your medical certificate.

Medical matters – Good Aviation Practice (GAP) booklet

This booklet explains all things medical – from types of medical certificates and the application process, through to how endorsements work and how to renew your medical.

Medical matters [PDF 3 MB]

Obtaining your first medical certificate

Renewing your medical certificate

How to replace a medical certificate

If your medical certificate has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, you need to complete an application for replacement of a medical certificate.

Private pilots who are flying on a DL9P driver licence medical certificate

Private pilots who are flying on a DL9P driver licence medical certificate are able to exercise a wide range of licence privileges.

Accredited medical conclusion

An accredited medical conclusion determines whether, despite not meeting the medical standards, an applicant's condition is not likely to jeopardise aviation safety.

Medical information sheet 001: Accredited medical conclusion [PDF 308 KB]

How to review a medical decision

There are review options for decisions made on your medical certificate.

How to report a change in medical condition

Information about what to do if you experience a change in medical condition while holding a medical certificate.

If I have concerns about a pilot or air traffic controller

Medical practitioners and aviation operators are legally required to advise us if they believe or suspect that a licence holder has a medical condition that may interfere with aviation safety.

Safe Haven

Safe Haven provides New Zealand’s pilots and air traffic controllers (ATC) with a confidential space to seek advice about health conditions that may affect their ability to safely fly or operate.

Regulatory information sheets

Information and fact sheets about aeromedical health issues.

Clinical guidelines for pilots and air traffic controllers

CAA and CASA are developing joint clinical practice guidelines.

Forms

Medical certification forms for pilots and air traffic controllers.

Find a medical examiner

Find an optometrist(external link)

From the New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO).

How to contact the Medical Unit

If you have any questions about this topic, use our contact form, or email med@caa.govt.nz.