Investigations for Pilots Medical

Reference : AIC 4 / 95 and Air HQ/26523/11/Med-8 dated 29 Oct 2003

Resting ECG is required to be carried out as a part of Class I medical examination on all civil aircrew every 2 years between the ages of 30 and 40 years and every year thereafter.
The following additional tests will be carried out as part of a class I medical examination of civil aircrew.

Stress Test : Treadmill stress test – Maximal using Bruce Protocol
Periodicity: Every 5 years after reaching age of 35 years till 55 years, and every 2 years thereafter.

Biochemical Tests

Hb TLC DLC
Blood Urea
Serum Creatinine
Lipid Profile
Blood Sugar Fasting & Post Prandial
Serum Uric Acid
Serum Bilirubin
SGOT/ SGPT

The biochemical profile tests should coincide with the periodic stress tests .

The TMT, Biochemical and Lipid profiles should be carried out under own/airline/flying club arrangement, preferably within a month prior to the due date of medical examination. The full records including the tracing of the TMT along with reports should be made available at medical examination, to be conducted at AFCME\IAM.

All Investigation / TMT Report need to be counter signed by the Company Doctor