Originally Posted by
LidsB2
I'm a military pilot approaching retirement. As I get my ducks in a row for a transition to the airlines, I'm concerned about the FAA Class 1 Medical. I have a long term condition that is well controlled with medication that will require a special issuance. Will having a special issuance be an problem in the hiring/interview process? I know some airlines still do a physical -- will an otherwise healthy person be rejected because of a condition that requires long term medications?
I can't comment on the hiring part, but as a Line Check Airman at Delta, I can tell you that about 30% of the medicals I checked had a special issuance. Just be sure to take/carry the letter from the FAA with you at all times. Your medical is not valid without the letter. Good Luck