Medical Manual

This Medical Manual aims, in conjunction with the relevant legislation, to provide information and guidance on administrative processes and policies and requirements relating to medical certification under the Civil Aviation Act 2023.

General Directions

A General Direction is a notice we issue after consultation, which specifies requirements for applicants of a medical certificate.

CME

Continuing Medical Education (CME) session presentations.

Medical information sheets and regulatory information sheets

A series of guides for pilots and air traffic controllers on general information about medical certification and specific health conditions.

Forms

Forms for medical examiners.

Other resources

List of accredited optometrists(external link)

Medical examiner documentation checklist [PDF 53 KB]

Examination requirements timetable and medical standards [PDF 145 KB]

Endorsement codes [PDF 112 KB]

GAP booklet: Medical matters [PDF 3 MB]

NZ medical examiners

Overseas medical examiners

How to contact the Medical Unit

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