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FLYING HIGH
He guys little help .... I'm confused with the medical. Do you need to have First class Privilege or just the First class medical???? For example I have a First class medical with Second Class privileges since it is more than 6 months that I got it. Do I need to get a new first class before I apply????
thanx
Airline pilots are normally hired as FO's...you will be SIC which requires a commercial license, so you can have a second class medical or a first class medical which has lapsed to second class privileges.
For hiring however, most airlines want to know that you can actually hold a first class medical, since they expect to need most FO's to upgrade to captain someday. Most if not all airlines require you to hold a current (less than 6 months) first class on the day you interview, some may actually want you to have one when you apply.
Basically, if you are job-hunting, get a first class every six months until you get hired.
Note: If you are already employed at an airline and have a medical problem which limits you to second class medical, you can normally remain an FO forever if you like.