ATCO.MED.B.015 Respiratory system

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

ATCO.MED.B.015  Respiratory system Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a)       Applicants with significant impairment of pulmonary function shall be referred to the licensing authority for the aero-medical assessment. A fit assessment may be considered once pulmonary function has recovered and is satisfactory. (b)       Examination: Pulmonary function tests are required at the initial examination and on clinical indication. (c)       Applicants with a history or established diagnosis of asthma requiring medication shall undergo a satisfactory respiratory evaluation. A fit assessment may be considered if the applicant is asymptomatic and treatment does not affect safety. (d)       Applicants with a history or established diagnosis in any of the following shall be referred to the licensing authority and undergo respiratory evaluation with a satisfactory result before a fit assessment may be considered: (1)       active inflammatory disease of the respiratory system; (2)       active sarcoidosis; (3)       pneumothorax; (4)       sleep apnoea syndrome; (5)       major thoracic surgery; (6)       chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; (7)       lung transplantation.