Originally Posted by
sailingfun
I posted them a while back. Will see if I can dig them up.
Here you go. Items were straight off Delta net.
I am sure we have some. There are however obvious issues with pilots holding a medical. The required retirement age of 65 also comes into play. The program has two parts for non cons. Part one is for those over 70. Part two is for those age 60 to 70. Only part two would apply to pilots. In order to qualify you need to have at least one of the following, a BMI over 40, renal disease, liver disease, lung disease, immune compromised system, autoimmune conditions or neurological problems. I would say that with very few exceptions pilots who might qualify For the non con program can go out on a medical and get a much better benefit via our excellent disability program.
If you’re 5’10” & weigh more than 280 lbs., you would qualify. I think you’d find more than a few of those walking around the lounge. Also, not many autoimmune disorders are disqualifying. HIV is one example of an autoimmune disorder that allows you to hold a Class 1 medical.