Originally Posted by
PerfInit
Your situation is not that unique. Many have been in your shoes. Check out the Pilot Health section on this forum. If you are able to successfully go through the process and get a Special Issuance First Class and/or SODA, you will be eligible for any major airline. I know several pilots that have been through this and are flying for a major. One guy I know only has one eye! If not already doing so, ALPA ( if applicable) can be a great resource for you.
It will all work out...
Today, you might be correct.
In the past many airlines had a policy of not hiring folks with an SI (SODA's were more acceptable), and their medical standards were much higher than the FAA's (body-fat, cholesterol, no history of serious illness/injury, etc). But due to lawsuits and changes in public opinion about privacy, the trend has been for airlines to get less invasive about your medical status, most just require a 1C although several will give an exam to verify that you meet 1C standards.