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Old 10-25-2008 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by joepilot
One interesting question that has not been mentioned with respect to up or out is medical certification. Some pilots are able to hold a second class FAA medical, but not a first class. Would those airlines with a forced upgrade such as AA terminate this pilot? If so, would the pilot have any recourse under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

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Of course not. Any US airline would allow someone who can only hold a second class to remain an FO. They would lose their butt on THAT lawsuit...
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