Need a class 1 to apply to AAL?
02-10-2018 | 09:54 AM
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Need a class 1 to apply to AAL?
Hi,
Should be an easy question to answer -- I am a current military pilot with a flight physical, and I want to get my app into AAL as soon as I can via pilotcredentials.com, but on the link, the minimum prerequisite questions tell me I need a valid FAA class 1 before applying.
I have found an AME in my local area, but I don't want to spend the money or get it too early if I don't need it yet, I'm about a year out from leaving the military.
Should I get my flight physical now or will AAL pay for it if I get hired or what?
Thanks,
GP
Should be an easy question to answer -- I am a current military pilot with a flight physical, and I want to get my app into AAL as soon as I can via pilotcredentials.com, but on the link, the minimum prerequisite questions tell me I need a valid FAA class 1 before applying.
I have found an AME in my local area, but I don't want to spend the money or get it too early if I don't need it yet, I'm about a year out from leaving the military.
Should I get my flight physical now or will AAL pay for it if I get hired or what?
Thanks,
GP
02-10-2018 | 10:42 AM
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Hi,
Should be an easy question to answer -- I am a current military pilot with a flight physical, and I want to get my app into AAL as soon as I can via pilotcredentials.com, but on the link, the minimum prerequisite questions tell me I need a valid FAA class 1 before applying.
I have found an AME in my local area, but I don't want to spend the money or get it too early if I don't need it yet, I'm about a year out from leaving the military.
Should I get my flight physical now or will AAL pay for it if I get hired or what?
Thanks,
GP
Should be an easy question to answer -- I am a current military pilot with a flight physical, and I want to get my app into AAL as soon as I can via pilotcredentials.com, but on the link, the minimum prerequisite questions tell me I need a valid FAA class 1 before applying.
I have found an AME in my local area, but I don't want to spend the money or get it too early if I don't need it yet, I'm about a year out from leaving the military.
Should I get my flight physical now or will AAL pay for it if I get hired or what?
Thanks,
GP
Your military flight surgeon may also be an FAA AME and can give you a 2nd class and an EKG. You can then mail/fax in your EKG to Oklahoma and request your 2nd class be upgraded to a first class.
My recommendation is to find an AME in your area that you will use after you leave the military. Build a continuing relationship with the AME so that they know your history and your future class 1s will only take 5 min.
After you realize your AME is making $400-$800 per hour signing off flight physicals you will kick yourself for not going to medical school.
02-10-2018 | 01:01 PM
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Hi,
Should be an easy question to answer -- I am a current military pilot with a flight physical, and I want to get my app into AAL as soon as I can via pilotcredentials.com, but on the link, the minimum prerequisite questions tell me I need a valid FAA class 1 before applying.
I have found an AME in my local area, but I don't want to spend the money or get it too early if I don't need it yet, I'm about a year out from leaving the military.
Should I get my flight physical now or will AAL pay for it if I get hired or what?
Thanks,
GP
Should be an easy question to answer -- I am a current military pilot with a flight physical, and I want to get my app into AAL as soon as I can via pilotcredentials.com, but on the link, the minimum prerequisite questions tell me I need a valid FAA class 1 before applying.
I have found an AME in my local area, but I don't want to spend the money or get it too early if I don't need it yet, I'm about a year out from leaving the military.
Should I get my flight physical now or will AAL pay for it if I get hired or what?
Thanks,
GP
02-11-2018 | 11:43 AM
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Hi,
Should be an easy question to answer -- I am a current military pilot with a flight physical, and I want to get my app into AAL as soon as I can via pilotcredentials.com, but on the link, the minimum prerequisite questions tell me I need a valid FAA class 1 before applying.
I have found an AME in my local area, but I don't want to spend the money or get it too early if I don't need it yet, I'm about a year out from leaving the military.
Should I get my flight physical now or will AAL pay for it if I get hired or what?
Thanks,
GP
Should be an easy question to answer -- I am a current military pilot with a flight physical, and I want to get my app into AAL as soon as I can via pilotcredentials.com, but on the link, the minimum prerequisite questions tell me I need a valid FAA class 1 before applying.
I have found an AME in my local area, but I don't want to spend the money or get it too early if I don't need it yet, I'm about a year out from leaving the military.
Should I get my flight physical now or will AAL pay for it if I get hired or what?
Thanks,
GP
Good news is your class 1 will allow you to apply to all the majors. Don’t forget to update it every 6 months if that’s required based on your age/ airline targets.
02-12-2018 | 08:17 AM
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I can’t imagine someone is cheaping out over this.
I never cease to be amazed at how strange some pilots are. 100 bucks for a medical. 300 bucks for interview prep. 60 bucks for shoes. Too much?
Damn. People spend more than that on just the examiner fee for a private pilot check ride. Quit being a cheap ass!
02-12-2018 | 09:35 AM
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Yep.
I can’t imagine someone is cheaping out over this.
I never cease to be amazed at how strange some pilots are. 100 bucks for a medical. 300 bucks for interview prep. 60 bucks for shoes. Too much?
Damn. People spend more than that on just the examiner fee for a private pilot check ride. Quit being a cheap ass!
I can’t imagine someone is cheaping out over this.
I never cease to be amazed at how strange some pilots are. 100 bucks for a medical. 300 bucks for interview prep. 60 bucks for shoes. Too much?
Damn. People spend more than that on just the examiner fee for a private pilot check ride. Quit being a cheap ass!
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