NEW Weight & Height Restrictions question
09-09-2006, 04:16 PM
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NEW Weight & Height Restrictions question
This is opposite to the thread below... I'm just wondering if some pilots are not hired because of Weight and Height - I am about 6'3, 250.... I'm working on bringing my weight down a bit to about 220ish.... so will i still be able to get hired? I'm pretty broad aswell.
09-16-2006, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JSchraub
My old FI was about the same.
Wow, I bet that was crouded in a 172. Hope for your sake you are small.
FWIW, I had a flight instructor (multi engine) that was about 6' or maybe 6'2 and at least 270, probably over 300. He has interviewed at Horizon (failed tech) but is flying 135 cargo and is planning on going to the majors. I don't think that it is holding him back (but ya never know).
10-13-2006, 05:34 PM
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I think the bigger concern is not what you weigh, its how you carry it. You may weigh 250, but are you fit and athletic?- can you get in and out of the emergency exits and fullfil your job requirements? The bigger concern- from the hiring viewpoint may be- will this guy be able to stay healthy and keep a first class medical? Most airliner cockpits are roomy (not so much for a CRJ... but normally...) so there is some room for the bigger guys. I have seen some pilots that do make me wonder though...
10-13-2006, 10:41 PM
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The hard part will be making the jump to the majors. I can't recall ever seeing an Alaska Airlines pilot who was under 40 and wasn't a twig. All the rest of the better majors like FedEx, UPS and SWA also seem to exclusively hire slim types.
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10-14-2006, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SkyHigh
The hard part will be making the jump to the majors. I can't recall ever seeing an Alaska Airlines pilot who was under 40 and wasn't a twig. All the rest of the better majors like FedEx, UPS and SWA also seem to exclusively hire slim types.
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Not to hijack the thread- but could the cargo/people factor matter when dealing with fedex/ups compared to the passenger carriers? With all the hype on a "professional" look I could see the passenger carriers looking at this- but boxes may not get the same consideration?- Just a thought/question...
10-16-2006, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by higney85
I am NOT saying you are wrong, but I will say I have met quite a few fedex guys- many of which were far from "in shape"- unless you consider "round" a shape..hehe
Not to hijack the thread- but could the cargo/people factor matter when dealing with fedex/ups compared to the passenger carriers? With all the hype on a "professional" look I could see the passenger carriers looking at this- but boxes may not get the same consideration?- Just a thought/question...
Not to hijack the thread- but could the cargo/people factor matter when dealing with fedex/ups compared to the passenger carriers? With all the hype on a "professional" look I could see the passenger carriers looking at this- but boxes may not get the same consideration?- Just a thought/question...
Sure there are tons of fat airline pilots, but I don't think they were that way on interview day.
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10-20-2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by higney85
I think the bigger concern is not what you weigh, its how you carry it. You may weigh 250, but are you fit and athletic?- can you get in and out of the emergency exits and fullfil your job requirements? ...
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