Aviation Medical Examiner - Class 1 Privileges
Company: Etihad Airways
Role summary
Aviation Medical Examiner - Class 1 Privileges is a role at Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates (on-site). Posted 2026-10-21. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Aviation Medical Examiner - Class 1 Privileges
- Company
- Etihad Airways
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-10-21
You’ll be playing a critical role in ensuring aircrew safety by managing clinical assessments and medical fitness standards in a fast-paced aviation environment. It is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced medical professional to specialize in aviation medicine while working with a global leader in the industry.
Job description
Job Description
Synopsis of the role:
Manage clinical caseload and provide medical expertise in Aviation Medicine to ensure best service to air crew compliant with regulatory standards and international best practice.
Accountabilities
Provide specialized care in accordance with applicable aviation medical standards and regulations to ensure high-quality care and assess fitness to fly.
Respond and handle medical emergencies in the Medical Centre clinical area providing required medical care to ensure patient health and safety
Participate in review and planning activities relevant to specialist services in Medical Centre to increase operational efficiency
Collect and analyse data on provided specialist services to report main insights to management
Assist in formulation of policies and procedures and prepare directives governing aviation medicine and preventative medicine issues to ensure consistency in provided services and alignment to regulations
Develop clinical care pathways with strategic healthcare provider partners to ensure seamless service for air crew
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:
A recognized qualification or certification in Aviation Medicine, with Class 1 aeromedical examination privileges or equivalent authorization under the candidate’s applicable system, subject to assessment and approval for the role
Minimum of 10 years or relevant medical experience, including 5 years of experience in aviation medicine.
Must have experience in complex aeromedical assessments, aircrew fitness evaluations and reinstatement cases.
Additional Information
Open to international candidates too, relocation package will be provided
Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.
To learn more visit www.etihad.com
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