Aeromedical Center

Aeromedical Center


ABOUT US
Aviation Medical Centers are centers that conduct medical examinations of civil pilots based on the authorization given by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure / General Directorate of Civil Aviation, provided that they are made in accordance with the health rules of the International Civil Aviation Organization I.C.A.O covering the whole world and the United Aviation Regulation PART-MED covering European countries. In the health board established within the center, specialist physicians from related branches and flight physicians take part.
Our Aeromedical Center (AeMC) has been authorized by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure - General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in accordance with the relevant legislation requirements.
In our center, we carry out the first entry examinations of the personnel working in aviation related and flight safety duties, and then the periodic examinations according to their duty characteristics in line with the international and national regulations. Our aim is to check whether aviation personnel, who should be healthy at all times during their duties, maintain their healthy state and ensure their health.
The examinations can also be done on Saturdays.
For appointment: +90 850 307 07 24 – 1364
            0535 106 72 30
WHO DO WE PROVIDE SERVICE TO?
At our Aeromedical Center:
In accordance with national (SHT-MED) and international (ICAO, PART-MED, EASA etc.) regulations; Examination of the following personnel, whose flight examinations are required and who constitute qualified human resources for the safe continuation of aviation activities, are performed.
Class 1 Piloting,
Class 2 Piloting,
Class 3 Air Traffic Controller,
Cabin Crew Member
Other Aviation Personnel
Aircraft technician,
Cabin crew member,
Flight safety team member,
Air traffic controller,
Flight engineer,
Ground personnel and all other aviation related personnel
Aviation Management Program Student
In our unit Staff and students of all businesses, such as
All airline companies,
Flight schools,
Flight academies,
Balloon businesses,
Amateur sportive aviation activities,
Airports
are served.

The examinations can also be done on Saturdays.
For appointment: +90 850 307 07 24 – 1364
            0535 106 72 30

EXAMINATION PROCESS
Examination procedures of aviation personnel start at 08:00, on condition that making an appointment by phone in advance.
Those who wear glasses and lenses must bring their glasses with them during examinations.
On an empty stomach (Nothing will be eaten or drunk after 22:00, following an oil-free and light dinner. It is recommended to drink plenty of water. Those who smoke should come in the morning without smoking as this will affect the results.)
1 photo,
Identity card / passport,
Old health certificate / health report,
Aviation personnel who apply to our center are served breakfast after samples taken for examinations.
Unless any additional work-ups or examinations are required, the procedures are completed on the same day.
Generally, all transactions are completed at noon and certificates are issued and delivered.
After the examinations are completed and the relevant documents are delivered to the flight personnel, the health report and health certificates are sent online to the DGCA and, if required, to the personnel's company in PDF format via the online automation system.

The examinations can also be done on Saturdays.
For appointment: +90 850 307 07 24 – 1364
            0535 106 72 30

WHAT ARE THE EXAMINATION STAGES?
Laboratory Tests,
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Audiogram,
Visual Field,
Respiratory Function Test,
Lung X-ray,
Eye Diseases Specialist Examination,
Otorhinolaryngology Specialist Examination,
Psychiatrist Examination,
Neurology Specialist Examination,
Internal Medicine Specialist Examination,
Flight Medicine Examination and Evaluation

Examination Stages
Laboratory Tests,
By taking a urine sample for a full urinalysis, and by taking a blood sample; complete blood count, Sedimentation- Fasting Blood Sugar- Urea- Uric Acid- SGOT- SGPT (liver enzymes) - Cholesterol (amount of fat in the blood) - Triglyceride- HDL Cholesterol (benign cholesterol) controls are performed.
Radiology
Our physicians, by the chest x-ray; control the structure of the chest, lung ventilation, heart size, and whether there is or there was a lung infection.
Electrocardiography (ECG)
ECG is performed to check the regularity of heart rate and heart rhythm, and whether there is cardiovascular occlusion.
ENT examination,
In ENT examination, evaluation of the eardrum, hearing, nasal congestion are done and whether there are problems that prevent the speech from being understandable are evaluated.
Audiometry (Hearing Test)
With the hearing test, the minimum hearing thresholds of the pilot at various frequencies are determined. In addition, the levels of understanding and discernment in speech are determined.
Respiratory Function Test,
By performing a respiratory function test, breathing capacity, air volumes in and out, and airflow restriction are checked.
Visual Field
Two types of visual field tests are performed; centrally and peripherally. With the visual field test, it is checked whether there is any loss or narrowing in vision.
Eye Examination
In the eye examination, visual acuity, color vision, sense of depth, eye pressure, visual field and angiographic examinations are performed and the anterior and posterior segments of the eye are examined.
Neurology Examination
With a neurology examination, muscle strength, sensory controls, balance coordination tests, reflex control, gait disorder tests and head nerves controls are performed.
Psychiatric Examination
It is assessed whether there are any acute or chronic, congenital or acquired psychiatric illness or disability conditions or disorders that may impair the safe use of privileges of aviation personnel applying for medical examination.
Internal Medicine Examination
Internal medicine examination is the last step in evaluating the results of the analysis. Previously taken lung x-ray, ECG, respiratory function test and analysis results are collected and prepared for internal medicine examination. During the examination, blood pressure and heart rate values are also taken and a comprehensive internal physical examination is performed.
The examinations can also be done on Saturdays.
For appointment: +90 850 307 07 24 – 1364
            0535 106 72 30