ATCO.MED.A.025 Obligations
of AeMC and AME
Regulation
(EU) 2015/340
(a) When conducting aero-medical examinations and assessments as required in this Part, the AeMC or AME shall:
(1) ensure that communication with the applicant can be established without language barriers;
(2) make the applicant aware of the consequences of providing incomplete, inaccurate or false statements on their medical history;
(3) notify the licensing authority if the applicant provides incomplete, inaccurate or false statements on their medical history;
(4) notify the licensing authority if the applicant withdraws the application for a medical certificate at any stage of the process.
(b) After completion of the aero-medical examinations and assessments, the AeMC and AME shall:
(1) advise the applicant whether fit, unfit or referred to the licensing authority;
(2) inform the applicant of any limitation placed on the medical certificate; and
(3) if the applicant has been assessed as unfit, inform him/her of his/her right of a review of the decision; and
(4) submit without delay to the licensing authority a signed, or electronically authenticated, report containing the detailed results of the aero-medical examination and assessment for the medical certificate and a copy of the application form, the examination form and the medical certificate; and
(5) inform the applicant of their responsibility in the case of decrease in medical fitness as specified in ATCO.MED.A.020.
(c) AeMCs and AMEs shall maintain records with details of aero-medical examinations and assessments performed in accordance with this Part and their results for a minimum period of 10 years, or for a period as determined by national legislation if this is longer.
(d) AeMCs and AMEs shall submit to the medical assessor of the competent authority, upon request, all aero-medical records and reports, and any other relevant information when required for:
(1) medical certification;
(2) oversight functions.
Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) and Aero-Medical Centers (AeMCs) must ensure clear communication, inform applicants about providing accurate medical history, and notify authorities of discrepancies or application withdrawals. Post-examination, they advise applicants on fitness, limitations, appeal rights, and submit detailed reports. Records must be maintained for at least 10 years and provided to authorities upon request for certification and oversight.
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