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03-17-2014 | 05:00 PM
#1251
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From: Light Chop
Under New Hire Flight Training in the Delta Instructor Guide it says under Day 1, it is going to have the instructor check certificates.
It says notify the Fleet Captain if they do not have
Medical Certificates
Just get a first class medical and be done with it.
It says notify the Fleet Captain if they do not have
– Current Airman Certificate. (minimum of commercial pilot with no center line thrust restriction and if you made it that far without anyone noticing, damn)
– An FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit
– A First Class FAA Medical Certificate
– Verification of citizenship
– A current passport
And then the FOM says:– An FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit
– A First Class FAA Medical Certificate
– Verification of citizenship
– A current passport
Medical Certificates
All Delta pilots are required to have a First Class Medical.
Captains and first officers (in categories utilizing relief pilots):
• age 40-60 - every 6 months,
• under 40 - every 12 months (1 year).
Domestic first officers ONLY (under age 60):
• every 12 months (1 year).
Any pilot OVER age 60 (any position or aircraft):
• every 6 months.
To me if you're in month 15 of your first class medical and are going to wait until before OE to get a first, then it's not a first class medical. It's a second class. And my guess is, or if I was the instructor, I'd have to stop and call and ask the fleet captain or someone for assistance and my bet would be they wouldn't be happy. Great day 1 experience. • age 40-60 - every 6 months,
• under 40 - every 12 months (1 year).
Domestic first officers ONLY (under age 60):
• every 12 months (1 year).
Any pilot OVER age 60 (any position or aircraft):
• every 6 months.
Just get a first class medical and be done with it.
Last edited by forgot to bid; 03-17-2014 at 05:16 PM.
03-17-2014 | 05:01 PM
#1252
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This is what is confusing me....it seems like four or so years ago they changed 61.23(d) to allow you to exercise first class privileges for 12 months for those under the age of 40. Does that extend the duration of the first class medical, or just extend the privileges? It seems that there are several interpretations here. I know at my current airline, if you are under 40, it's good for 12 months, end of story, regardless of type rides, ratings, etc.
03-17-2014 | 05:25 PM
#1253
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From: A320 Left
I can't believe what I'm reading… If Delta asks you to do something, do it. If you want to argue FARs with them over it, you'll lose - EVERY time. It's like the company FOM. It's at least as restrictive as the FARs. If you argue with the company because the FOM is more restrictive than the FARs, you'll lose that battle too.
03-17-2014 | 05:25 PM
#1254
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Domestic first officers ONLY (under age 60):
• every 12 months (1 year).
03-17-2014 | 05:30 PM
#1255
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I can't believe what I'm reading… If Delta asks you to do something, do it. If you want to argue FARs with them over it, you'll lose - EVERY time. It's like the company FOM. It's at least as restrictive as the FARs. If you argue with the company because the FOM is more restrictive than the FARs, you'll lose that battle too.
03-17-2014 | 05:33 PM
#1257
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From: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
03-17-2014 | 05:34 PM
#1258
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From: A320 Left
Thanks for the answer. I'm just an airline nerd, that's why I ask. And I agree, if Delta says have a First Class, get one!
03-17-2014 | 05:34 PM
#1259
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From: Light Chop
Jeesh guys, the purpose wasn't to argue FARs with anyone. It was to verify that Delta does in fact consider the 1st class medical to last for 12 months for those who are under the age of 40. As I mentioned previously, the Hiring News thread hints otherwise and I wanted to make sure I was prepared when heading to class with an 8 month old 1st class medical. Thanks ftb for posting that excerpt.
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