Who does what: AeMC, AME and medical assessor
The Part-MED system shares responsibilities between approved organisations, certified doctors and the competent authority. This split determines how records and decisions flow.
The aeromedical centre (AeMC)
An organisation approved by the competent authority under Part-ORA (AeMC subpart). It performs in particular initial class 1 examinations and may perform the other examinations.
- Head of the AeMC and qualified medical staff.
- Facilities and equipment suited to the examinations performed.
- Documented procedures, record keeping and confidentiality.
- Continuing oversight by the competent authority.
The aeromedical examiner (AME)
A doctor certified by the competent authority (Part-MED, Subpart D). Privileges depend on the certificate: class 2 and LAPL, and, for authorised AMEs, class 1 revalidations and renewals.
The AME sends the required reports and information to the licensing authority and maintains competence through refresher training.
The competent authority's medical assessor
A doctor working for the competent authority. The assessor evaluates cases referred by AeMCs and AMEs, contributes to oversight of examiners and centres, and maintains the authority's medical records system.
Referral to the authority
When fitness cannot be established at AeMC or AME level, or in the situations provided for in Part-MED, the file is referred to the authority's medical assessor, who takes or guides the decision.
Frequently asked questions
- Who approves an AeMC?
- The competent authority of the Member State where its principal place of business is located, under Part-ORA and Part-ARA requirements.
- What does the medical assessor do?
- The assessor evaluates referred cases, takes part in the oversight of AMEs and AeMCs and manages the medical records held by the authority.