FAA Class 1 Medical
FAA Class 1 Medical
06-11-2006 | 05:32 PM
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I've only had 2, but so far, it has completely depended on the doctor giving it. On my first, the doc was very thorough. However, my last one was a joke (different doc). You don't need to prepare. Just bring your checkbook, eye glasses (if you wear them), a list of medicines you take, and know your medical history. Other then that, it's a pretty straight forward medical exam.
06-11-2006 | 06:30 PM
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From: Executive Transport Driver
Originally Posted by PhantomAir
Do they do drug testing or any wierd stuff on your FAA Medical?
I know if you eat poppy seeds, it can show up as heroine or something. I saw it on Mythbusters.
I know if you eat poppy seeds, it can show up as heroine or something. I saw it on Mythbusters.
If you have had any significant health issues (hospitalization) you might also bring some documentation of those events (but don't offer it up unless asked to).
Here's a link to the current standards you must meet for a physical:
http://www.dhmc.org/dhmc-internet-up...faasummary.pdf
PS: Poppy seeds will give false positive results for opiates.
06-11-2006 | 09:21 PM
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
Originally Posted by Shaun
The UA isn't for drugs, it is just a test of the protiens and to check for other normal things.
121, 135, and some 91 employers I think are required to conduct a random urinalyses program for drug screening. They will also give you a pre-employment screening.
I was told that you would have to eat a ridiculous quantity of poppyseed bagels in order to test positive for herion or other poppy-derived narcotics. I avoid them anyway.
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