Originally Posted by
AAL763
Hello, I was wondering if I would even be considered at a major airline if I have a special issuance on my medical? I don't want to spend all of my money on flight school if I know I would never have the chance to fly for the major airlines.
Best Regards,
Robert
I have a special issuance. Yes, depending on the company it can make a difference.
I was nearly sent home from one regional airline interview because the two interviewers (both pilots) had never SEEN a SI before. One of them took my medical to an HR person who said, "Yeah, no problem. We have several pilots with those."
Part 135 and corporate companies seem far less concerned. Maybe because a higher percentage have SIs or its the fact I have a first class for a job that requires a second class.
The SI is a strike, but with the application process changing at many airlines (computerized applications and resumes), often the first time the company will see your medical will be at the interview. Hopefully at that point, you will be able to explain what your medical means well enough to move on.
Good luck
j