Dr Kim Tan
Aviation Medical
Our DAMEs
Dr. Kim Tan is a qualified Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME) with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). She is able to undertake an aviation medical examination for commercial and private pilot’s license and air traffic controllers out of 2 of our Spartan First locations
She completed the Australian Certificate of Civil Aviation Medicine ( ACCAM) course at Monash University and has been practising as a DAME since 2016. During her time at the course, she had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Control Tower, the flight SIM centre and some plane spotting. Prior to this, she has worked with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Alice Springs as an aeromedical retrieval doctor. Currently she practices office aviation and remains passionate about aviation medicine and aviation as evidenced by her regular flights to Leinster for one of her FIFO jobs and regular overseas travel.
She constantly keeps her knowledge updated with regular avmed conferences and is planning to pursue a postgrad diploma in aviation medicine.
BOOK NOW – If you would like to make an appointment for an Aviation Medical Certificate, please contact our bookings team on 1300 989 094 or click the link below
Dr Kim Tan
Designated Aviation Medical Examiner
Aviation Medical Services
Commercial Pilots (Class 1)
Commercial pilots (Class 1)
You need a Class 1 medical certificate to exercise the privileges of a:
- air transport pilot licence
- commercial pilot licence (other than balloons)
- multi-crew pilot (aeroplane) licence
- flight engineer licence
- student flight engineer licence.
The assessment will include a basic medical as well as ancillary tests such as: an audiogram, ECG, blood tests for glucose and lipids.
These are extra tests that CASA require at initial class 1 medicals and at certain ages. You will be informed which you require when you book . They include:
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ECG – a tracing of the electrical activity of your heart
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Audiology test – hearing test in a sound proof booth
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Blood tests – we have pathology facilities onsite and you will be personally bled by either a DAME or a trained nurse
Class 1 medical certificate validity
A Class 1 medical certificate is valid for one year unless otherwise advised. We generally grant a Class 2 certificate at the same time as a Class 1. A Class 2 certificate may be valid for longer.
Things to note before coming in
- Complete and submit your MRS questionnaire online and pay the CASA admin fee of $75
- Fast for 12 hours prior if you require fasting blood tests
- You will be assessed by an assessor prior to being seen by a DAME
- The total appointment time is about 1 hour ( 30 min with assesor and 30 min with DAME)
BOOK NOW – If you would like to make an appointment for an assessment for an Class 1 aviation medical certificate, please contact our bookings team on 1300 989 094 or click the link below
Private Pilots (Class 2)
Private pilots (Class 2)
A Class 2 medical certificate is required to exercise the privileges of a:
- recreational pilot licence
- private pilot licence
- commercial pilot (balloon) licence
Class 2 medical certificate validity
Class 2 medical certificates are valid for:
- 4 years if you are under 40 years on the day of your medical examination
- 2 years if you are over 40 years
Things to note before coming in
- Complete and submit your MRS questionnaire online and pay the CASA admin fee of $75
- Fast for 12 hours prior if you require fasting blood tests
- You will be assessed by an assessor prior to being seen by a DAME
- The total appointment time is about 1 hour ( 30 min with assesor and 30 min with DAME)
BOOK NOW – If you would like to make an appointment for an assessment for an Class 2 aviation medical certificate, please contact our bookings team on 1300 989 094 or click the link below
Air Traffic Controllers (Class 3)
Air Traffic Controllers (Class 3)
You must have a Class 3 medical certificate for a:
- air traffic control licence
- flight service officers.
Class 3 certificate validity
A Class 3 medical certificate is valid for 2 years, unless otherwise advised.
Things to note before coming in
- Complete and submit your MRS questionnaire online and pay the CASA admin fee of $75
- Fast for 12 hours prior if you require fasting blood tests
- You will be assessed by an assessor prior to being seen by a DAME
- The total appointment time is about 1 hour ( 30 min with assessor and 30 min with DAME)
BOOK NOW – If you would like to make an appointment for an assessment for an Class 1 aviation medical certificate, please contact our bookings team on 1300 989 094 or click the link below
Medical Condition Change
Medical condition – If you have experienced a change in medical condition lasting more than 7 days ( class I) or 30 days ( classes 2, Basic class2, or class 3), you will need to notify a DAME.
Please ground yourself while the condition is present.
Please refer to the following link for more information on medical conditions:
https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals/report-change-medical-condition
If you would like to make an appointment for an assessment for an aviation medical certificate, please contact our bookings team on 1300 989 094.
Things to note before coming in
- Complete and submit your MRS questionnaire online and pay the CASA admin fee of $75
- Fast for 12 hours prior if you require fasting blood tests
- You will be assessed by an assessor prior to being seen by a DAME
- The total appointment time is about 1 hour ( 30 min with assesor and 30 min with DAME)
BOOK NOW – If you would like to make an appointment for an assessment for a Medical Condition Change aviation medical certificate, please contact our bookings team on 1300 989 094 or click the link below
Medical Clearance
Medical Clearance – A medical assessment by your DAME to certify that you can continue your licenced duties if you have had a medical condition that required grounding. Please supply all relevant information and reports to the DAME prior to the appointment.
Please refer to the following link for more information on medical conditions:
https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals/report-change-medical-condition
If you would like to make an appointment for an assessment for an aviation medical certificate, please contact our bookings team on 1300 989 094.
Things to note before coming in
- Complete and submit your MRS questionnaire online and pay the CASA admin fee of $75
- Fast for 12 hours prior if you require fasting blood tests
- You will be assessed by an assessor prior to being seen by a DAME
- The total appointment time is about 1 hour ( 30 min with assesor and 30 min with DAME)
BOOK NOW – If you would like to make an appointment for an assessment for a Medical Clearance aviation medical certificate, please contact our bookings team on 1300 989 094 or click the link below