The European Society of Aerospace Medicine (ESAM) Academy Basic Aeromedical Examiners (AME) Course
19 March to 25 April, 2025

We offer a basic aeromedical examiner course, which fulfills the educational requirements to become a Class 2 (private pilot) Aeromedical Examiner (AME).
The curriculum includes 48 hours of online lectures plus 15 hours of practical training in Cologne, hosted by the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

Online Lectures (48 hours)

The online theoretical lectures will occur on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays according to the following schedule (CEST):

19.03 - 16:00-19:00
21.03 - 16:00-19:00
22.03 - 09:00-16:00 (1 hour lunch break)
26.03 - 16:00-19:00
28.03 - 16:00-19:00
29.03 - 09:00-16:00 (1 hour lunch break)
02.04 - 16:00-19:00
04.04 - 16:00-19:00
05.04 - 09:00-16:00 (1 hour lunch break)
09.04 - 16:00-19:00
11.04 - 16:00-19:00
12.04 - 09:00-16:00 (1 hour lunch break)

Active participation in online lectures is mandatory to receive a course certificate.

Practical Training (15 hours)

The practical training (participation is mandatory) will occur in Cologne according to the following schedule:
24.04 - 8:00-17:00
25.04 - 8:00-17:00

The practical training will include class 2 examination training, hypoxia experience, a facility tour, and a written examination. Participants are responsible for organizing and funding their own travel and accommodation costs related to the practical training in Cologne.

Recognition

The course is designed to meet the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requirements, as stated in the Implementing Regulation EU 2019/27 (including the requirements in the Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to Part MED, issue 2, 2019), with approval and recognition from the Chief Medical Officer of the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Entry Requirements

1. Completed medical degree
2. Completed specialization training
3. Interest in aviation medicine
4. Sufficient English language skills to participate in this course

Registration Procedure

1. Complete the registration form below.
2. Upon registration, your application will be reviewed. After review is completed, admissions decisions will be communicated to applicants. Admission to the course is granted on a first come, first served basis.
3. Upon acceptance, a course fee payment invoice will be sent to you in the amount of €2150. Payment must be received within 2 weeks after acceptance notification to confirm your spot in the course. Failure to submit payment will result in forfeiture of your spot to the next person in line.

Information

Further information regarding this course (e.g., detailed curriculum, schedule, accommodation recommendations, etc.) will be provided upon acceptance and receipt of payment for the course.

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