First Scottish aeromedical centre opens for business

29 August 2014

Professional pilots and air traffic controllers will no longer have to travel to southern England for their initial medicals, thanks to the opening of Scotland’s first aeromedical centre.

Secretary of State for Scotland, Alistair Carmichael MP, officially opened the new facility at NATS’ Prestwick air traffic control centre during a reception held on 24 July.

The centre will provide a far greater choice for controllers, pilots and cabin crew, all of whom have to meet strict medical criteria and undergo regular health checks.

Previously, the only Civil Aviation Authority certified centres in the UK were at NATS’ Swanwick control centre in Hampshire and two other providers based near Gatwick Airport.

On opening the centre, Mr Carmichael commented: “I’m very pleased to open the first aeromedical centre in Scotland and I have been very impressed by what I have seen here today.  Having such a comprehensive centre here in Scotland offers significant advantages for our aviation community and I hope in the years ahead it will serve many more Scots who want to become pilots, controllers or cabin crew.”

Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin MP, who also attended the opening, added: “The new aeromedical centre is an outstanding facility that will support Scotland’s aviation industry. It is already proving its value and is set to be a huge success.”

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