CASA’s solution to this issue is ingenious, they don’t have to streamline their processes, don’t have to hire more staff, don’t have to spend a cent.
“All designated aviation medical examiners (DAMEs) are now able to revalidate a pilot's medical certificate for up to 4 months instead of the current 2 months.
This means pilots can continue to use the privileges of their flight crew licence for an additional 2 months while we access and issue their new medical certificate.
To learn more, visit the
Federal Register of Legislation. “
If they just make one further change and extend this out to 12 months they could do away with themselves altogether.