
Austrian Aeromedical Center and Health Center Vienna Airport combine their services
With the opening of the Austrian Aeromedical Center in the Health Center Vienna Airport, Vienna Airport is once again becoming a hub not only for international air traffic, but also for specialized medical services. From now on, aviation medical examinations and psychological care of the highest level can be obtained directly on site. In addition to Austrian Airlines' flight personnel, the Aeromedical Center's services are also available to external flight personnel. The airport and airline see this step as a strategic development of the so-called "AirportCity", which offers employees short distances and a wide range of services on site. Aviation medical care and psychological care for airline personnel In the Austrian Aeromedical Center, flight personnel and airline employees can be cared for in a state-of-the-art medical environment. According to Austrian Airlines CEO Annette Mann, the center is intended to strengthen the confidence and safety of airline crews. In addition to aviation medical examinations and ensuring health fitness, comprehensive psychological support is also offered here. This is particularly important in times of increased psychological stress due to global uncertainty and the special demands placed on flight personnel. Psychological support is provided by a specialised team that provides both preventive and crisis support. Under the leadership of Dr. Catharina Czerny, an experienced specialist in aviation medicine, the Aeromedical Centre has five doctors, two qualified nurses, an industrial and organisational psychologist and an emergency psychologist. The centre offers a wide range of aviation medical services, including flight psychology tests, which are used for both training and licensing in the cockpit and