JC Dude

If the first class was within the previous six months when you applied your good. Update your medical when called to interview. Don't make this harder than it is.

Climbto450

International ops still require 1st class medical every six months.

Palmtree Pilot

Wrong.

PtP

Jetjok

CC,

So the question is: what size is that new blue suit and how much are you asking for it. If you don't want to sell the new one, how much are you asking for the old ratty one? And hopefully it's not brown. Of course, it's not for me, but I'm sure you'll get a taker or two here.

JJ

The Walrus

More importantly, how many sizes too small is the new blue suit bought for the interview if you wanted to wear it today?

FXDX

And for Goodness sakes stay away from the Beefaroni!

RUSTY!

HIFLYR

He was right.

InFO
Information for Operators
U.S. Department InFO 07014
of Transportation DATE: 07/27/2007
Federal Aviation
Administration Flight Standards Service
Washington, DC
Information for Operators (InFO)
An InFO contains valuable information for operators that should help them meet certain administrative, regulatory, or operational requirements with relatively low urgency or impact on safety.
Subject: First-Class Medical Certificate Requirements for SICs in Flag or Supplemental Operations
Purpose: This InFO reminds managers and pilots of air carriers operating under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121 that second-in-command (SIC) medical requirements are specific to operations requiring three or more pilots, typically flights that are long in duration, such as those between the United States and Europe.
Background: Recently, a U.S. commercial flight scheduled to operate from Paris, France to a U.S. destination was ramp checked by French civil aviation authorities. The ramp check revealed that the SIC held a second-class medical certificate. France requires pilots operating in its airspace to meet International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) licensing standards. ICAO licensing standards specify that an SIC must hold a first-class medical certificate in this case. The flight was permitted to depart with passengers onboard after another SIC with a first-class medical certificate was located. According to French civil aviation authorities, only a non-revenue flight could have been operated if the SIC with a first-class medical certificate had not been located.
U.S. Regulations. In domestic operations with two pilot crews an SIC is required to hold at least a commercial license. Title 14 CFR part 61, § 61.23(a)(2) requires the SIC to hold a second-class medical certificate. However, in flag and supplemental operations part 121, § 121.437 requires an SIC to hold an airline transport pilot certificate when assigned to crews of three or more pilots, and § 61.23(a)(1) requires the SIC to hold a first-class medical certificate.
Foreign Regulations. U.S. pilots flying in foreign airspace are required to meet the licensing requirements of the respective country. Many European countries specifically require compliance with ICAO licensing standards which specify that an SIC must hold a first-class medical certificate for international air transportation. Aviation authorities of a foreign country could take action against both the individual and the air carrier if a pilot fails to meet its licensing requirements.
Recommended Action: Directors of operations, other managers, and pilots should be aware that it is their responsibility to comply with all applicable pilot licensing requirements, including those of the United States and foreign countries in which they operate.
Approved by: AFS-200

oldcarpilot

That was dated 2007. I thought we all changed to the 12 month thing to conform with ICAO standards.

Busboy

From the FDX FOM, for working FDX pilots:

2.121 FAA Medical Certificates
(FAR 61.23)
Flight Crewmembers must maintain the following FAA Medical Certificates:

Captains, F/Os over the age of sixty and B777/MD-11/MD-10 F/Os: First Class, renewed every 12 months for pilots under age 40 on the date of examination, renewed every 6 months for pilots over age 40 on date of examination.

B757 and MEM SIBA A300/310 F/Os: First Class, renewed every 12 months for pilots under age 40 on the date of examination, renewed every 6 months for pilots over age 40 on the date of examination.

All other F/Os and S/Os: Second Class (or higher), renewed every 12 mos.I would say for the application, 6 months currency on First Class, regardless. Even though it's not required by FARs or for all "working" FDX guys.

Think of it this way...A guy hired at FDX into the right seat is not required to keep a current FEX written, once he has the job. Just like he's not required to keep a 6 month First Class I, unless by regulation/FOM. But, he needed both in order to get hired.

Just fill the squares.

Climbto450

Right. Try and go to France without one and let me know what happens.