Originally Posted by
Brickfire
Medical medical medical
That is THE key question here.
Find an AME (aviation medical examiner) and book a consultation
DO NOT APPLY FOR A MEDICAL
discuss your previous arryrhmia. Find out the steps required to get a medical. Get all your ducks in a row and then if you can get a Medical, you can think about the rest of the questions.
An answer to the rest of your questions, I think there are lots of good opportunities available for you in the next 20 to 30 years.
I just called an AME to make an appointment, but they told me that I can only see them after I get a confirmation number from the FAA, effectively to apply for a medical. I also asked if I could apply for a 1st class now, before I start school, just to know if it continues to make sense to do this before I acquire large debt, and then convert it to 3rd class while I'm learning so I don't have to file for another exam in 6 months but they said no, if everything looks ok the 1st one will get issued now but it will only last 6 months, as it is expected, then I need to go for a new medical (a 3rd class this time) and use that one throughout the time I'm studying.
So no, I won't be able to get a consultation only without actually applying for a medical.