Originally Posted by
KnightFlyer
If you are bidding MD-11 F/O, do you have to have a CURRENT 1st class to be AWARDED the seat in the posting?
I thought you just needed to renew it prior to the start of training (MD-11 Training FAQs), but in TA Sec 24 it makes it sound like you have to meet the medical certification to get the seat award upon closing of the bid. Anyone know? My medical is a 2nd (past the 6 months on the 1st class and I only need a 2nd for my current seat). Do I need to get a 1st before the bid closes or just get a 1st before I go to training (date TBD). Thanks.
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You don't need a current 1st class medical to Bid and be awarded an MD-11FO vacancy.
As Jetjok said, you will need a
current 1st class in training. Actually you won't need it until the day before your FAA Oral and Type Check ride.
Having a current 1st class medical in hand on Day 1 when you start training is probably the prudent thing to do.
BTW, You probably already know this but as an MD-11 FO you will need to keep your 1st class medical current, which means to the Flight Quack every 6 months..............just as you would if you were a Capt. Good Luck on the Bid.....whenever it comes