Originally Posted by
Mason32
You should not have restricted it to only first class medicals, since FO's are not required to have one. You typically have to have a first to get hired, but most companies do not require that FO's maintain the first until they prepare to upgrade... so, you are possibly missing up to half of the 121 pilots flying...
Not exactly. All Int'l flying requires us FOs to be type rated and maintain a 1st class medical. As a relief pilot to act as a PIC requires the 1st.
Cheers,
AA