Aeromedical Examiner

The Role

This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past - but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else.

We have a unique opportunity to join us as an Aeromedical Examiner, a senior clinician within our British Airways Health Service (BAHS).
- You will be assisted by high-performing Nursing and Business Support teams
- Regular continuing professional development opportunities and group case discussions with peers and other OH professional colleagues within the department
- Empowerment to make decisions but with senior support always available
- Working within a SEQOHS accredited OH service (since January 2015)

**Accountabilities**
- Class 1 pilot medicals
- Initial cabin crew medicals
- DVLA group 2 and aircraft taxi medicals for engineering/ground staff
- Supporting pilot medical fitness by providing aeromedical/health advice; reviewing medical reports; CAA case referrals; return to work assessments
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Medical support and advice to BAHS Occupational Health Practice Nurses
- Possibility of additional accountabilities dependent on personal professional expertise and interests

**Qualifications / experience**
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practice in the UK
- Previous general practice or other general medical experience
- Qualifications in Aviation Medicine (DAvMed or Basic and Advanced courses in Aviation Medicine, King’s College London, or equivalent)
- Authorisation and experience as an aeromedical examiner for the UK CAA - essential (class 1 AME preferred but will consider class 2 with advanced course wishing to upgrade)
- Occupational health qualifications and experience
- Experience of health issues associated with flying and international travel

Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.

Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.

Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us
- We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position._