ATCO.MED.B.001 Limitations to medical certificates

• Regulation (EU) 2015/340 found in: Air Traffic Controllers Licensing and Certification (2015/340) Part-ATCO (Jun 2024)

ATCO.MED.B.001 Limitations to medical certificates Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a)       Limitations to class 3 medical certificates: (1)       If the applicant does not fully comply with the requirements for a class 3 medical certificate but is considered to be not likely to jeopardise the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence, the AeMC or AME shall: (i)        refer the decision on fitness of the applicant to the licensing authority as indicated in this Subpart; or (ii)       in cases where a referral to the licensing authority is not indicated in this Subpart, evaluate whether the applicant is able to perform their duties safely when complying with one or more limitations endorsed on the medical certificate, and issue the medical certificate with limitation(s) as necessary. (2)       The AeMC or AME may revalidate or renew a medical certificate with the same limitation without referring the applicant to the licensing authority. (b)       When assessing whether a limitation is necessary, particular consideration shall be given to: (1)       whether accredited medical conclusion indicates that in special circumstances the applicant's failure to meet any requirement, whether numerical or otherwise, is such that exercise of the privileges of the licence is not likely to jeopardise the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence; (2)       the applicant's experience relevant to the operation to be performed. (c)       Operational limitations (1)       The competent authority, in conjunction with the air navigation service provider, shall determine the operational limitations applicable in the specific operational environment concerned. (2)       Appropriate operational limitations shall only be placed on the medical certificate by the licensing authority. (d)       Any other limitation may be imposed on the holder of a medical certificate if required to ensure the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence. (e)       Any limitation imposed on the holder of a medical certificate shall be specified therein.