Aviation Medical Examinations in Dubai

Aviation Medical Examinations is a regulatory requirement for all licensed pilots, aircrew, and air traffic controllers - and it must be performed by a physician holding an official Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) designation from the specific authority whose certificate is being issued. Not every doctor qualifies. The right AME matters significantly - both for the validity of the certificate and for the efficiency of the process when complex medical histories or declarations are involved.

At Vilafortuny, Aviation Medical Examinations are conducted by Dr. Rachel Hayek - a General Practitioner with over 35 years of clinical experience and AME designations from six of the world's major aviation authorities. She has served Dubai's aviation community since 2006, providing medical certifications for commercial airline pilots, business aviators, air traffic controllers, cabin crew, and Sport pilots and LSA pilots , well-equipped clinic on Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 3. We further partner with laboratories accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP), ensuring high accuracy and fast turnaround times. Radiology and imaging services are conducted at a state-of-the-art health screening centre.

6 authorities GCAA, FAA, EASA, UK CAA, Transport Canada, CASA
Since 2006 serving Dubai's aviation community for more than two decades
35 yrs clinical experience in General and Aviation Medicine
Aviation Category

Dr. Rachel Hayek is authorised to conduct official aviation medical examinations for all of the following categories of licensed aviation professional.

Commercial airline pilots
Business and corporate aviators
Private pilots (PPL holders)
Flight engineers
Air traffic controllers
Cabin crew members
Sport pilots and LSA pilots
Student pilots (initial medicals)

Dr. Rachel Hayek holds AME designations from six aviation authorities - enabling pilots and aircrew operating under any of these regulatory frameworks to complete their medical certification at Vilafortuny in Dubai.

GCAA General Civil Aviation Authority - UAE

Class I Renewal, Class I over 60 Renewal, Class II Initial and Renewal, Class III Renewal, LSA Initial and Renewal, Cabin Crew Initial and Renewal.

FAA Federal Aviation Administration - USA

Class I, II, and III - Initial and Renewal. FAA medicals require the MedXPress application to be completed online before the appointment - your application number must be brought to the examination.

EASA European Union Aviation Safety Agency

Class I, II, and III - Renewal. Class II Initial.

CAA Civil Aviation Authority - United Kingdom

Class I Renewal, Class II Initial and Renewal, Class III Renewal.

Transport Canada Civil Aviation - Canada

Class I, II, and III - Initial and Renewal.

CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority - Australia

Class I, II, and III - Initial and Renewal.

Multi-authority in one appointment

Pilots holding licences under more than one authority - for example, both an EASA and an FAA licence - can in many cases complete both medical certifications in a single appointment at Vilafortuny. The clinical examination and the diagnostic tests required by each authority overlap significantly. Save time and cost with our efficient turnaround for 5 different Civil Aviation Authorities. Contact the clinic to discuss your specific requirements before booking.

General Medicine

The Vilafortuny Medical Department offers General practice and preventive medicine in the same private, unhurried setting as the rest of the clinic. It's led by Dr. Rachel Hayek, a GP with over 24 years of experience in Dubai and the UAE.

35 yrs experience in General Medicine
Since 2002 trusted medical care in Dubai and UAE
Medical Services Available

All services are available by appointment, with same-day slots often available for straightforward tests.

  • GP Consultation - assessment, diagnosis, and management for acute and chronic conditions, plus preventive health advice
  • Blood Tests - full-profile bloodwork processed through laboratory partners accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP)
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) - heart health assessment
  • Spirometry - lung function testing for respiratory conditions and occupational health checks
  • Vision Test - visual acuity and colour vision testing for general or occupational requirements
  • Audiogram - hearing threshold testing for health monitoring and occupational checks
Direct Billing Insurance

MetLife, Neuron, and NAS can now be billed directly. Bring your insurance card to your appointment.

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