Well, back in the 80s, airline company physicals were standard part of interviewing. AA had a grueling one. I had one to get hired at EAL, pretty much the FAA one, but tighter standards on some areas. Most airlines flat out required 20/20 uncorrected to be hired. Anyway, I had a spinal fusion after a trauma injury and at m6 back to work physical in ‘87 was told, it would be one of the few disqualifying injuries—too much exposure for early disability claim.
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