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Old 10-01-2021, 12:58 PM
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Ive posted here before, and thought I found the light at the end of the tunnel career wise but obviously not. I lost my medical about a year ago. Highly doubt that Ill ever get it back now because of seizures. What would be some good job/career ideas that you guys would recommend? I work in an office right now, and idk but Im definitely not cut out for office work.
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Old 10-01-2021, 01:47 PM
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Sorry to hear about your situation.
I’ve promised myself I’d apply with the NTSB in case of a premature loss of medical.
https://www.ntsb.gov/about/employmen...s/Careers.aspx
Or kill bad guys with a Reaper.
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Old 10-02-2021, 08:15 AM
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Old 10-06-2021, 02:47 PM
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I’ve never worked in an office and don’t think I could last long if I tried. The flying is more of a second career for me. Took a plunge roughly 7 years ago and been flying lots ever since.

Do you like or have any experience working with your hands?
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Old 10-06-2021, 07:29 PM
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Would Sim Instructor or Flight Dispatcher be a possibility? I lost my medical over 4 years ago at age 60 but luckily had LOM Insurance so I don't have to work. I did interview for Sim Instructor with AA but found out my PBGC retirement (USAir) would be frozen if I worked for AA or a wholly owned. Since I'm in CLT there's not a whole lot of those jobs not related to AA.
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Old 10-07-2021, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by AirBear View Post
Would Sim Instructor or Flight Dispatcher be a possibility? I lost my medical over 4 years ago at age 60 but luckily had LOM Insurance so I don't have to work. I did interview for Sim Instructor with AA but found out my PBGC retirement (USAir) would be frozen if I worked for AA or a wholly owned. Since I'm in CLT there's not a whole lot of those jobs not related to AA.
Hi AirBear. How much were your LOM premiums? Did you have this insurance for a long time or did you buy it later in your career? Thanks.
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