SACAA Aviation medical requirements 2025: a comprehensive guide
Information & Documentation Required for Your Aviation Medical
At the Aviation Medical Centre, we follow the official requirements of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) to ensure your medical certification is completed correctly, efficiently, and without unnecessary delays. To make your visit smooth and stress-free, please prepare the following documents and information before your appointment.
1. Proof of Identity
We confirm your identity at every medical assessment. Please bring one of the following original documents:
South African ID document
South African driver’s licence
Valid passport
2. Aviation Licence & Current Certification
If you already hold an aviation licence or medical certificate, please bring:
Your aviation licence (if applicable)
Your current medical certificate
Your pilot logbook
3. Completed Forms (Submit Before Appointment)
To confirm your booking at the Aviation Medical Centre, please complete and return the following forms by email before your appointment:
Aviation Medical Mental Screening Questionnaire (please complete, but do not sign until your visit)
SACAA Client Consent Form (POPI compliance) – complete and sign
Send completed forms to: drtdevchand@gmail.com or aviationmeds@gmail.com
4. Medication Details
Please provide a full list of:
Any chronic medication you currently take
Medication used on a regular basis (including over-the-counter medicines, homeopathic remedies, multivitamins, and supplements)
5. Vision & Spectacles
Bring all visual aids you currently use, as these are required for your eye test:
Reading glasses
Distance glasses
Bifocals or multifocals
Contact lenses
You should also bring a letter from your optometrist confirming your prescription.
Please note: Your aviation medical cannot be completed without your spectacles if they are prescribed.
6. Additional Requirements
Chest X-ray – Required for all initial medicals and some follow-up assessments. Please email your X-ray report to us before your appointment.
Exercise ECG – If you are scheduled for a treadmill ECG, please bring:
Running shoes
Comfortable exercise clothing (changing rooms are available)
Relevant medical reports – If you have a pre-existing medical condition, please bring any supporting reports from your healthcare provider.
After Your Examination
Once your assessment is complete:
Your information is uploaded directly to the SACAA system.
Your medical certificate is printed on-site at the Aviation Medical Centre. This process typically takes around 15 minutes after the exam.
Please note:
A certificate cannot be issued if required documentation or X-rays are missing.
If further tests or reports are needed, we will provide written instructions and referrals.
In some cases, your medical may need final approval by the SACAA Aeromedical Committee (AMC). If so, you will be given the requirements in writing.
Book your SACAA Aviation Medical today at the Aviation Medical Centre and start your aviation career with confidence
