Experts give Casa doctors refresher course in aviation medical knowledge

CIVIL Aviation Safety Authority (Casa) doctors refresh aviation medical knowledge with experts from Australia.
The purpose of the training was to ensure aviation doctors meet international standards to conduct medical checks on pilots and air traffic controllers. The Australian counterpart (Casa Australia) was part of the training which covered altitude, environmental and fatigue issues specific to aviation.
It was conducted by a trainer from Monash University in Melbourne. PNG Casa managing director Wilson Sagati said hosting the training in-country was a step forward for the aviation industry.
“Previously we sent our medical officers overseas for training but thanks to our partnership with Australia. We were able to bring this training to PNG,” Sagati said.
“Aviation medical examination is a specialised area and it is vital that there are sufficient, well-trained aviation doctors in PNG.
“The aviation sector connects business and communities and it is important that aviation medical personnel are up to par.”
Australian envoy James Passmore said the training was a further example of the strong relationship between Papua New Guinea and Australia in the transport sector.