Medical Denial and Waiver & Jobs at Major
Hi. Regional FO here with around 4k right seat time in an E145. I had my medical denied 2 years ago and I've been on a medical leave for the past 2.5 years.
I am hoping to have a special issuance in the next 6 months or so and want to move on to a major ASAP once I return if possible. I don't expect this to be a problem in the future in terms of keeping a 1st class medical, but I've heard rumblings that a denied medical and/or special issuance can cause trouble getting on at a major.
My record is totally clean otherwise. No check ride busts, no disciplinary action, master's degree in an unrelated field, extracurriculars and volunteer work, no traffic tickets, no DUIs etc. I think I would check all the boxes otherwise.
Does anyone have actual experience with medicals and the majors? I know they have to publicly say this isn't disqualifying, but I'm looking for a reality check. Is this going to be a problem? FWIW UAL would be my top choice but of course I'm open to possibilities.
Thanks