What staff members must an aero-medical centre (AeMC) have according to ORA.AeMC.210?

An AeMC must have in its staff: (1) an aero-medical examiner (AME) nominated as head of the AeMC with privileges to issue class 1 or class 3 medical certificates as applicable, and sufficient experience in aviation medicine; (2) at least one additional qualified AME with the same class privileges and other technical staff; (3) available medical experts.

Which regulation specifies the privileges for issuing class 3 medical certificates referenced in ORA.AeMC.210?

Regulation (EU) 2015/340 specifies the privileges for issuing class 3 medical certificates.

What experience is required for the AME nominated as head of the AeMC?

The head of the AeMC must have sufficient experience in aviation medicine to exercise his or her duties.

Are medical experts required to be part of the AeMC's staff on a full-time basis?

No, the section states that the AeMC shall have 'available medical experts', which does not specify full-time employment.

ORA.AeMC.210 Personnel requirements

Q: What are the specific responsibilities of the head of the AeMC under ORA.AeMC.210?

The head of the AeMC is responsible for: (1) coordinating the assessment of examination results; (2) signing reports, certificates, and initial class 1 medical certificates and class 3 medical certificates in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/340.

Q: Does ORA.AeMC.210 require the additional qualified AME to have the same class privileges as the head of the AeMC?

Yes, the additional qualified AME must have privileges to issue class 1 medical certificates, or class 3 medical certificates in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/340, as applicable, in accordance with the scope defined in the terms of approval attached to the AeMC's certificate.

Q: What types of certificates must the head of the AeMC sign according to ORA.AeMC.210?

The head of the AeMC must sign reports, certificates, and initial class 1 medical certificates and class 3 medical certificates in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/340.

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ORA.AeMC.210 Personnel requirements

Regulation (EU) 2024/2076

(a) The AeMC shall have the following in its staff:

(1) an aero-medical examiner (AME) nominated as head of the AeMC, with privileges to issue class 1 medical certificates, or class 3 medical certificates in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/340, as applicable, in accordance with the scope defined in the terms of approval attached to the AeMC’s certificate and sufficient experience in aviation medicine to exercise his or her duties;

(2) at least one additional qualified AME with privileges to issue class 1 medical certificates, or class 3 medical certificates in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/340, as applicable, in accordance with the scope defined in the terms of approval attached to the AeMC’s certificate privileges, and other technical staff;

(3) available medical experts.

(b) The head of the AeMC shall be responsible for:

(1) coordinating the assessment of examination results;

(2) signing reports, certificates, and initial class 1 medical certificates and class 3 medical certificates in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/340.

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Source-Title: ORA.AeMC.210 Personnel requirements View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-11118 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 13 February, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 14 August, 2024

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2024/2076 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORA

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

ORA.AeMC.210 Personnel requirements

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