1. Introduction Digitized Data Updation is a facility on the eGCA portal that allows existing pilots (already registered users) to view, edit and update their License details and Medical details. After the pilot submits the changes, the respective DGCA directorates review and validate them. Only after successful validation do the updated details appear in the user’s profile. Profile validation is considered complete only when both License records and Medical records (if applied for update) have been validated by DGCA. 2. Training Objectives • Understand the License Records Updation process. • Understand the Medical Records Updation process. 3. Overall Process Flow (Post Login) After initial data validation, the applicant can update/correct License, ELP (English Language Proficiency) and Medical records from the eGCA dashboard. The process has two parallel streams: License & ELP Details Update Medical Details Update 1. View existing License & ELP details 1. View existing Medical...
Regulatory body and structure India DGCA regulates civil aviation medicals. Class-2 is used for initial civil aircrew entry; Class-1/SEP for aeromedical certification as needed. Historically, a separate Class-2 screening network (AF/IAM-based) supported initial entry. Globally: Civil aviation medicals are typically governed by a national aviation authority (e.g., FAA in the USA, CAA in the UK, CASA in Australia) with clear, standardized categories (often Class 1 for pilots and high-risk aviation roles; Class 2 or analogous for student/initial eligibility). ICAO provides global medical standards but implementation is national. History of medical exam Before 1980, pilot used to enroll in flying clubs, finished flying training and used to apply for CPL or PPL license. Then the Air HQ took a policy, that all initial civil Aircrew for commercial flying were to be examined at AFCME (IAM followed a year or two later). The ICAO medical directives were at their infancy ... At that time, it was...