A Second Class medical certificate covers commercial pilot privileges, such as flying for compensation or hire in operations that do not require an airline transport pilot certificate.
How long it lasts
- Valid for Second Class privileges for the rest of the month of issue plus 12 calendar months, at any age.
- After that, it continues to cover Third Class privileges for 24 calendar months if you were 40 or older at the exam, or 60 calendar months if you were under 40.
What the exam includes
- Distant vision of 20/20 or better in each eye separately, with or without correction (the same as First Class)
- Intermediate vision of 20/40 or better in each eye at age 50 and over
- Near vision, color vision, hearing, blood pressure, and a general physical exam
- No routine ECG requirement
Building time toward an airline career? Many pilots choose a First Class exam early to confirm they can hold one before investing further in training.
Ready to book your exam?
Complete your MedXPress application, then request an appointment below or call us at 949-828-2889.