Originally Posted by
100LL
A couple operators near me say 240 and 250 lbs is the cutoff with full flight gear. So just because you are 250 naked and maybe 260 out the door it’s a no go. Yes I have heard stories of applicants getting rejected in favor of lighter guys. They walk a fine line with workplace discrimination.
Although, to look on the bright side, this could be the motivation to shed a couple pounds. Unless OP is super muscular I which case they're probably out of luck.