I'm not sure where to post this but I'll start here.

I have a friend that was just turned down for a job for which he was very qualified, the interviews went well and it sounded like he would get the job. He has a one year SI for a "minor" medical issue, has never had a problem and is very healthy. Toward the end of the final interview, he felt obligated to disclose the fact that he has a SI and why.

Long story short, he was turned down for the job and he thinks it's because of the SI. My question is, do any of you think that having a SI severely limits your ability to get a job? I understand it allows you to keep your current job, but how does it affect any future jobs?

I understand the Feds have recently changed the medical certification process and thousands of pilots are now flying on SI's for a medical issue that had never been an "issue" in the past.

If you were in position of hiring a pilot with a SI, what would you do?

Thanks.