Originally Posted by
bpcw
Hi all,
thanks for your valuable input.
So, it appears that from an FAA point of view, I should not face any trouble with the class I medical when it comes to the vision/prescription part.
That's good to hear.
Most airlines seem to have dropped custom, tightened medical requirements and examinations.
@rickair777:
You wrote:
"AA and UAL were sued over that in the late 90's IIRC (they won). I suspect DAL had the same policy and probably others."
=> does that mean that the tightened medical requirements are still in place with AA and UAL?
What about DAL as of today?
(Not that I really think I could get a job at those majors, but ... you never know
)
DAL and UAL were still doing exams when they were hiring last year, not sure if they had their own standards or were just verifying your ability to hold an FAA 1C.
Not sure about CAL and US Airways...anyone?
AA has not hired in years, but as recently as several years ago, Eagle was hiring and requiring the FULL AA physical, which was way more stringent than the FAA exam. I understand they dropped that exam for AE a couple years ago, but not sure if that applies to AA also. Doesn't matter though, AA will not be hiring anytime soon.
The good news: The trend has been towards more relaxed standards, so I think as more time passes most airlines will accept just an FAA medical.