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Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:34 am
by Punipuniikuchan
Hello people!
Just want to get an overview of the timeline for initial Cat 2 medical certification.
How much time did it take for you all to get the certification?
Do certain regions/cities have a faster processing time?
Does NavCanada allow you to join training while your certification is on going? If yes, until what point during the training they would need the certificate?
Thanks!

Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 5:47 am
by kevenv
Punipuniikuchan wrote: ↑Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:34 am
Hello people!
Just want to get an overview of the timeline for initial Cat 2 medical certification.
How much time did it take for you all to get the certification?
Do certain regions/cities have a faster processing time?
Does NavCanada allow you to join training while your certification is on going? If yes, until what point during the training they would need the certificate?
Thanks!
Type "medical" in the "search this forum" box beside the new topic / post reply button. Lots of threads come up with peoples experiences.
Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 7:21 pm
by Punipuniikuchan
Thanks a lot, sorry I'm a newbie on this forum!
Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2023 2:03 pm
by bb9999
There have been a lot of delays recently but people are starting to get theirs a lot quicker.
I've seen a lot of people recenlty get them within 1-4 months.
I've been waiting almost 7 on the other hand but mine did require additional information.
If you do your medical right now you should expect it within 3 months or so would be my guess
Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:46 pm
by 000
Can confirm mine took <2 months. I was initially uncertain about whether I'd need to provide more info but it was all clear.
Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 11:33 am
by stream42
Anyone else have recent experience with this? Especially from the Atlantic area.
I was informed by my CAME that they had "missed a stamp" and had to resend it to Ottawa for approval. Very frustrated with the whole thing. Also haven't found a way to reliably contact Transport Canada to ensure they've at least received the fully completed application from my CAME's office.
Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 4:25 am
by Lukeysboat
Done my medical in January and received the certificate in May. There were grammatical errors on the certificate though (name and address both misspelled) so I had to request a reissue. Got it within a week.
Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 9:14 am
by Citabria62
Hey! im in the YWG area, and my ame said that at least on his end, there are no delays. so he just stamped my book and i got my sticker in the mail about 2 weeks later.
Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 8:03 pm
by Standby123
Maybe that’s because you already have a book.
Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2023 2:03 pm
by stream42
Got mine today, roughly two weeks after my CAME re-sent it.
Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 4:42 am
by bb9999
Anyone know if there's a way to expedite the RAMO looking it over
Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:38 pm
by BerryBlue
bb9999 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 12, 2023 4:42 am
Anyone know if there's a way to expedite the RAMO looking it over
Have you tried filling out that inquiry form?
https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/medica ... -enquiries
I suppose someone from TC will have to look your file over even if they just end up telling you your file is under review.
Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 2:46 pm
by Andolf
I received my signed CAT2 Medical just over 1 month after it was submitted. Early May to mid June. Seems like TC is much quicker than earlier this year/late last year.
Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 4:36 am
by bb9999
BerryBlue wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:38 pm
bb9999 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 12, 2023 4:42 am
Anyone know if there's a way to expedite the RAMO looking it over
Have you tried filling out that inquiry form?
https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/medica ... -enquiries
I suppose someone from TC will have to look your file over even if they just end up telling you your file is under review.
I've called a few times and they just tell me its under review and marked as "urgent" or soething
10 months in...
Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 6:04 pm
by BerryBlue
Punipuniikuchan wrote: ↑Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:34 am
Does NavCanada allow you to join training while your certification is on going? If yes, until what point during the training they would need the certificate?
I've had my in-person assessment earlier this month and they told me they require your certificate before training can start. This was in YUL however and I don't know if other regions operate in the same way!
Re: Cat 2 initial medical timeline
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 3:53 am
by bb9999
BerryBlue wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 6:04 pm
Punipuniikuchan wrote: ↑Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:34 am
Does NavCanada allow you to join training while your certification is on going? If yes, until what point during the training they would need the certificate?
I've had my in-person assessment earlier this month and they told me they require your certificate before training can start. This was in YUL however and I don't know if other regions operate in the same way!
You can start without it, just need it before starting OJT. They give you a "deadline" for when you need it by for halfway through the course or something