Information about applying for, renewing or replacing your medical certificate.
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.
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 are able to exercise a wide range of licence privileges.
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]
There are review options for decisions made on your medical certificate.
Information about what to do if you experience a change in medical condition while holding a medical certificate.
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 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.
Information and fact sheets about aeromedical health issues.
CAA and CASA are developing joint clinical practice guidelines.
Medical certification forms for pilots and air traffic controllers.
From the New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO).
If you have any questions about this topic, use our contact form, or email med@caa.govt.nz.