Occupational Medicine and Aviation Medicine
Occupational Medicine Department
Medical Fitness
The Medical Fitness Unit focuses on assessing the health and physical fitness of employees across various sectors of Saudi Arabian Airlines, with a particular emphasis on monitoring environmental factors directly related to the workplace. The department provides the following evaluations:
- Pre-employment medical examinations to ensure candidates' readiness for the job.
- Service extension examinations to evaluate employees' capability to continue working.
- Medical evaluations for driving license applications.
- Residency medical check-ups in line with regulatory requirements.
- Medical assessments for weapons handling licenses as per security regulations.
- Medical screenings required by embassies.
- Health evaluations for universities and schools.
- Medical assessments for the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
Occupational and Environmental Safety
This unit is dedicated to assessing key environmental components based on international health standards, ensuring the implementation of safety measures and regulations to mitigate physical, chemical, and mechanical risks that may impact employees’ health.
Aviation Medicine
Department
The Aviation Medicine Department at Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Mishari Hospital is a specialized unit offering comprehensive services to pilots. The department is staffed with highly qualified physicians, well-trained nursing teams, and a fully equipped administrative staff. The services include:
- Issuance of GACA medical licenses for all categories of flight crew and cabin crew.
- Pre-employment medical examinations for aviation applicants.
- Vaccination services for aviation personnel.
- Comprehensive drug screening (CDS) tests.
- Managing medical investigations, treatments, and referrals when required.
Aviation Medicine Programs
This program includes a multidisciplinary team of doctors, safety experts, and accident investigators from various organizational sectors, all working under the leadership of the General Manager to ensure swift and effective responses to emergencies and incidents. The main tasks of the team include:
- Maintaining a high level of readiness for any emergencies or incidents.
- Developing a comprehensive medical strategy to support investigation and safety teams.
- Assigning responsibilities to team members and coordinating communication with relevant parties, including:
- Media outlets.
- Family support teams.
- Public and private hospitals.
- Preparing detailed reports for critical and stable cases.
