Originally Posted by
rickair7777
No US carrier could require an FO to get a medical twice a year...it would be REAL hard to beat that lawsuit. The only exception might be an FO who has to perform PIC duties for whatever reason (relief pilot maybe?)
They could just make it part of the hiring requirements. You agree to have an active 1st class medical at all times. Could save them on insurance who knows. Technically no carrier could require an FO to have a first class at all but they all seem to while hiring.