2023-06-15 18:00:06
- It is compulsory for all pilots to undergo annual medical check-ups to demonstrate that they are in good health and can perform their duties.
- When the elements are over 40 years old, the exams are carried out every six months.
- To avoid suspending flights, the Federal Civil Aviation Agency has had to accept expired medical certificates from its pilots and flight attendants.
There are different reasons why people travel by plane and they range from work reasons to simply going on vacation. It is a safe activity because the probability of suffering an accident is minimal. Although now a news has been released that has generated annoyance. The reason is the presence of Expired medical certificates by pilots.
Necessary medical check-ups
In the first instance, as with any profession, training is necessary. In the case of an aviator pilot, it has a duration that varies between five and six years. During this period, training is provided to crew any type of aircraft.
It is not an easy task because there is much to learn to perform this task correctly. In addition, it is necessary to master several languages because the flights are not only national but also international.
Controversy over the detection of expired medical certificates
Now is the time to talk about an issue that has caused concern. First of all, all pilots must prove that they are in good health to carry out their duties. In addition, they must periodically repeat their medical examinations on a mandatory basis.
Under current guidelines, all pilots, flight attendants and technicians under the age of 40 must have an annual evaluation. And for those who are over that age, two reviews a year are necessary.
This indication is an order from the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) and everything was going as normal until a change was made. Since last May, medical certificates issued by private parties and third parties have ceased to be accepted.
As a result of the above, airlines have had to accept expired medical certificates so as not to interrupt your operation. But now a strong concern has been generated both among the pilots themselves and among passengers in general.
With all of the above, the expired medical certificates represent a serious problem. The AFAC recognizes that it does not have the capacity to carry out so many reviews in the short term and that is why this modification was carried out.
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