Senior Aviation Medical Examiner

The Senior Aviation Medical Examiner provides clinical expertise in aviation medicine to support the health and fitness of air crew while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and recognised clinical practice. The role manages a clinical caseload, contributes to aviation medical policy and care pathways, and supports licensing compliance through audits and collaboration with healthcare and aviation authorities. General medical consultations may also be required as part of the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage clinical cases and provide aviation-medicine expertise to deliver appropriate care for air crew.
• Participate in medical audits requested by health, aviation and related authorities for licensing and compliance purposes.
• Collect and analyse data on specialist services and report material findings to management.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures and directives covering aviation medicine and preventive medicine.
• Help ensure clinical practices remain consistent with applicable regulations and established standards.
• Develop clinical care pathways with strategic healthcare-provider partners to support seamless services for air crew.
• Provide general medicine consultations when needed.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Medical diploma or higher qualification, with a postgraduate qualification in Aviation Medicine from an institution recognised by the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi.
• Licence from the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi to practise in the relevant specialty.
• At least ten years of relevant overall professional experience.
• At least five years of aviation-medicine experience in a clinical or hospital setting after obtaining the higher qualification.
• Strong awareness and understanding of HAAD and GCAA regulations and standards.

Key Skills

Aviation medicine, clinical assessment, air-crew health, regulatory compliance, medical audit, clinical data analysis, policy development and healthcare coordination.

Employment Details

• Company: Etihad
• Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Employment Type: Full Time