EMIRATES PILOTS
Joining Medical Requirements
Emirates Pilots are required to undertake a full and extensive medical in order
to be issued with a Medical Certificate by the General Civil Aviation Authority
(GCAA) in Dubai. The medical will be conducted by an aviation doctor at the
Emirates company clinic on joining and is a pre-requisite for employment
within the Emirates Group. The following information will assist you in ensuring
that you do not have any condition that may prevent you from obtaining the
medical certificate.
Note: Emirates will not reimburse the cost of any medical tests, vaccinations,
dental checks or treatment that may be required to satisfy these standards. All
laboratory and radiology reports must be uploaded on candidate portal. Original
test results & reports must be brought with you when you travel to Dubai.
APPENDIX
TITLE
ACTION REQUIRED -MEDICAL
1
Medical standards
required for Emirates
pilots
You should discuss the contents of this section with your family doctor
if you have any condition that may prevent you from meeting the
minimum requirements.
2
Medical history, tests
Part A should be completed by you and you will be required to
undertake the tests listed in Part B. Upload the completed document on
candidate portal.
2
Height, weight and
Body Mass Index (BMI)
You will need to submit a recent (within the last month) height and
weight to ensure that you fall within the minimum and maximum
height, weight and BMI restrictions.
2
HIV/AIDS and Syphilis
Test
On arrival in Dubai this blood tests will be repeated by the local
authorities. A residence visa will not be issued for those testing positive
for HIV or untreated Syphilis
2
Chest X-Ray
A residence visa will not be issued to those with active tuberculosis.
Once treatment is complete a visa will be issued on a case by case
basis.
2
Pap or Cervical Smear
Test – FEMALES ONLY
A Report of a cervical smear taken within the past 3 years is required if
you have ever been sexually active.
VACCINATIONS
4
Vaccination Certificate
This should be completed by your family doctor or nurse. If these
vaccinations are incomplete, the cost of having these vaccinations
when you join the company will be deducted from your salary.
DENTAL
5
Expected Standards for
Dental Health
You should read through this information and ensure that you make
your dentist aware of it.
5
Certificate of Dental
Health
This should be completed by your dentist and any outstanding work should
be completed prior to commencement of employment. Upload the completed
document on candidate portal.