Cabin Crew Aviation FAQ

Direct answer: How often flight attendants need medical examinations depends on the aviation authority, airline and the crew member's medical situation. There is no single global interval.

How medical validity works

• Under EASA rules, cabin crew normally need a cabin crew medical report rather than a pilot-style medical certificate. That report can be valid for up to 60 months, although a shorter validity may be given if follow-up is needed.
• Variation: Some airlines or national systems may require more frequent checks, health declarations or occupational health reviews. Extra assessment can also be required after illness, injury, pregnancy, surgery, a long absence from flying or any condition that could affect safety duties.

What crew should track

• Candidates should check the rule for the airline and country where they will operate. A medical document that is valid in one system may not automatically satisfy another authority or employer.
• A cabin crew medical is still a safety document. It is not only about general health for employment. The assessment is linked to the ability to perform safety duties, respond in emergencies and avoid foreseeable incapacitation on board.
• Medical confidentiality also matters. Airlines normally need to know whether the crew member is fit or unfit and any operational limitation, not the full private medical history unless the rules require it.

Next step: Check the Cabin Crew Requirements Guide before applying for current cabin crew jobs.