Originally Posted by
FlyJSH
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
I'm just about to finish up the criteria that the FAA set for me to possibly be issued a SI. I was told by the Medical Appeals office that I needed to get with the doctors that conducted my HIMS eval last year and see where they stand in terms of finding me eligible at this point in time. If issued, my hope is that by the time I finish with flight training and instructing that I will have an
unrestricted medical.
atp