Dr Rachel Cann is a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner for; 

CASA – Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Australia)
FAA – Federal Aviation Administration (USA). 

Aviation Medicals are available at Essendon, in the vicinity of Essendon Airport,
Tuesdays & Thursdays – 10am to 1pm
Weekends, if required.

 

BlueSky Aviation Medicals – fees                

Service Fee – include GST

 

CASA Class 1, 2, or 3 aviation medical
$330

FAA aviation medical
$495

Combined CASA & FAA aviation medical
$770

Complex case add-on
from $150

ECG
$110

Audiogram
$110

After-hours / weekends – Essendon Fields only: CASA $440 | FAA $550 | Combined CASA & FAA $880

Please note: Practice fees are separate from any CASA application fee. Fees and availability may change; please confirm when booking.

Other Common Tests (as required)

24hr Holter Monitor

Ambulatory BP monitor

Colour Vision Testing

Spirometry

MRS will help identify which tests are due. Contact the practice sure. ECG,
audiogram and blood collection can be arranged at the practice when required.

CASA links: myCASA / MRS | CASA aviation medical information

Fasting bloods and audiogram are required at your initial medical, at 25 years of age and 5 yearly thereafter, ECG required at initial medical, 25, 30, then 2 yearly until 40 and annually thereafter for class 1 medicals. Same for Class 3 except that ECG’s are only required 2 yearly after age 30.

Class 2 pilots do not require additional tests unless requested specifically by CASA.

FAA :

Complete FAA MedXPress and submit your application before your appointment. Cann requires a confirmation number in order to be able to conduct an FAA medical.

For FAA First-Class medicals, an ECG is required at age 35 and annually after age 40.

The FAA does not require blood tests or audiograms routinely!

What to bring to your aviation medical?

  • Government-issued photo ID (driver licence or passport).
  • Your current aviation medical certificate if this is a renewal.
  •  CASA ARN or FAA MedXPress confirmation number, as applicable.
  • Glasses used for reading and/or distance, including your spare pair if required for flying.
  • If you wear contact lenses, bring your lens case and solution and be prepared to remove them for testing.
  • An up-to-date medication list including medication names and doses.
  • Relevant pathology, radiology, hospital or specialist reports, particularly for new or ongoing medical conditions.
  • Be prepared to provide a urine sample as part of the medical examination