AMC No 2 to Appendix XII – Conditions for appointment of Lead Flight Test Engineers (LFTEs) – Medical fitness

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

1. Before the organisation issues an authorisation for an LFTE, the LFTE should undergo an initial medical examination and assessment. Afterwards, the LFTE should be regularly (typically every 2 years) reassessed to ensure that they will remain physically and mentally fit to safely discharge their duties. These examinations and assessments should take due account of the actual flight environment of the intended flight test activity.

2. Any medical examination or assessment should be carried out according to best aero-medical practice by an aero-medical practitioner who has sufficient, detailed knowledge of the applicant’s medical history.

3. The organisation should maintain a record of medical fitness for each LFTE.

4. These assessments should attest that the LFTE:

a. is in good health;

b. is free from any physical or mental illness which might lead to incapacitation or inability to perform crew duties;

c. has normal cardiorespiratory function;

d. has normal central nervous system;

e. has adequate visual acuity 6/9 with or without glasses;

f. has adequate hearing; and

g. has normal function of ear, nose and throat.

5. If the LFTE holds a Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate issued in accordance with Part-MED, the assessment or examination is not necessary.