Pilot Medical Certificate

Transport Canada outlines that there are four categories of aviation medical certificates, each corresponding to different types of pilot licences. The strictest category is Category 1, required for advanced licenses like airline transport pilots, while Categories 2, 3, and 4 are for less demanding licenses. Pilots must ensure they possess the appropriate medical certificate based on their specific license or permit type.

Key points

• There are four categories of aviation medical certificates (1, 2, 3, 4).
• Category 1 has the most stringent requirements for advanced licenses.
• Different pilot licenses require specific medical categories according to their level of complexity.
• Pilots must verify their required medical certificate category before applying for a license or permit.

*Plain-English summary of Transport Canada Civil Aviation guidance — always consult the official source (linked above) for current, authoritative requirements.*