What Happens During a Cabin Crew Medical?
When applying for your dream job of being a part of the cabin crew, there’s just a few more steps you need to take before progressing further in the application process.
There’s few resources telling you exactly what to expect from these procedures, so that’s what we’re going to do! We’re here to give you the exact process of what to expect when going through cabin crew medicals.
Why Do You Need a Medical?
All cabin crew need to endure an initial medical exam. They do this to ensure that anyone wanting to become part of the cabin crew are fit to fly and are in perfect shape and state to consistently fly as often as they are needed, especially since you get a limited amount of sick days. It’s been known for someone to be let go from their position as a cabin crew member when they take an extended amount of sick days due to any illness.
Cabin crew medicals are intended to properly define whether you are “fit to fly” and you will need to fill out the forms with complete honesty as it heavily relies on your history and what illnesses run in your family.
What Happens During the Medical?
Cabin crew medicals have a number of steps which you need to pass. Firstly, you need to fill out a series of forms like a declaration of health and a general medical form. These are to determine any previous conditions you may have had or whatever medication you were previously on. You also will be required to answer ay general questions about your health, like if you suffer from migraines or if there are any serious family history issues that you may carry such as cancer or heart problems.
During the medical, they will take note of your height and weight. You also will have to give in a urine sample so they can test you for diabetes or any traces of drugs and/or alcohol in your system. This test can be taken at any time during your employment, and failing the test will most likely mean you losing your job… just something to keep in mind.
Your ears and hearing will be checked, as will your eyes and their sight ability. Your blood pressure will also be checked, along with lung function and heart rate. Any birthmarks or scars will be taken a note of, mainly for identification purposes and finally, they will give you selected immunisations – anything from tetanus, polio, yellow fever and tuberculosis.
Who Do You Get Your Medical Checks from?
Your cabin crew medicals have to be conducted by a registered doctor. As long as it’s from a registered doctor, it doesn’t really matter who undergoes the exam. The only issue with using your local GP however, is that the NHS are infamous for their long waiting times, so getting your cabin crew medicals will mean to go elsewhere if you’re under a time crunch.
What Should You Bring?
Make sure that you’re properly prepared for your cabin crew medicals, showing up with all the necessary identification and documents. This will include a photo ID, passport, national insurance number and any special medical certificates you’ve been given due to previous conditions.
Need Cabin Crew Medicals? Contact Us Now
Any examinations can be nerve-wracking, especially when you’re trying to be as prepared as you possibly can. If you need any advice on what to take or what to expect during the examination that we haven’t managed to outline in this blog, let us know by calling Manchester Medicals on 0161 826 2124.