Airside Medical

Airside Medicals in Northern Ireland: Requirements and Appointment Guide

Airside medical requirements vary by employer, airport operator and role. The assessment usually reviews your health, vision and any employer paperwork relevant to working safely in a restricted airport environment.

What Is an Airside Medical?

An airside medical is a health assessment requested by an employer or airport operator to confirm that an individual is medically fit to work in restricted areas of an airport. The exact requirements vary depending on your employer and the duties you perform, with many organisations providing their own medical documentation for completion.

These assessments help employers ensure staff are medically fit to work safely in environments where concentration, awareness and physical capability are essential.

Who Needs an Airside Medical?

Airside medicals are commonly requested for employees working in safety-critical airport roles, including:

Airside drivers
Baggage handlers
Ground handling staff
Aircraft marshallers
Pushback tug operators
Aircraft refuelling personnel
Airport operations staff
Airside security staff
Airport contractors

Whether you work at Belfast International Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport, City of Derry Airport or another airport across NI, we can provide your employer-requested medical assessment.

What Happens During an Airside Medical?

Our airside medicals are straightforward and normally take no longer than 15 minutes.

Your assessment may include:

Review of your medical history
Blood pressure assessment
Vision assessment
General physical examination
Medication review
Completion of employer medical documentation

The doctor can complete the airport or employer form during the appointment when all required information is available.

What Should You Bring?

To help your appointment run smoothly, please bring:

Valid photographic identification
Your employer or airport medical forms
Your glasses or contact lenses if normally worn
A list of current medications
Relevant consultant or hospital correspondence if applicable

Medical Conditions That May Be Discussed

The doctor may discuss any medical conditions that could affect your ability to safely perform airside duties.

Diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Epilepsy or seizures
Sleep disorders
Vision problems
Neurological conditions
Current medication

Having a medical condition does not automatically prevent you from working airside. Every assessment is considered individually and in accordance with your employer’s requirements.

Appointments and support

Airside medical appointments are available at Skyemont Health clinics across Northern Ireland. Bring the form supplied by your employer or airport operator so the doctor can complete the relevant sections.

External Resources

Book an Airside Medical

Book an airside medical online and bring your employer or airport medical form to the appointment.