That is no longer acceptable behavior. From the RF note addressing this subject - you need to have a reason why you could not perform your flight duties. The doctor’s note must identify the reasons for the pilot’s “inability to perform your assigned duties due to illness or injury.” Physician statements of a vague or general nature are not acceptable.

His example:

“Rob was seen in my office on August 10 because of an injury to his arm and shoulder,”

Does that explain why a pilot could not perform duties? NO. It describes a medical issue in broad terms. What if the doctors note said Pilot X cannot apply proper pressure to a brake or rudder pedal and will be out of work for 6 days?

Pilot X cannot properly adjust to altitude changes without unreasonable discomfort.

Pilot X cannot reliably operate the aircraft controls....cannot properly talk on the radio.....cannot climb stairs......cannot carry luggage.....you get the drift.

Now that does explain a required duty that cannot be performed without mentioning a specific medical problem. This is the route everyone should pursue. NO MEDICAL DATA - just a specific duty that cannot be performed.

They want your medical details and that is not in the contract.....a specific limitation(s) to preform duties is now required.

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