Airline with the most physically fit pilots
01-30-2024, 11:39 AM
#51
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Joined APC: Oct 2021
Position: CA, A320 family
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A place I was working at years ago decided we needed new uniforms from a new vendor. The people from the vendor came out to the airport to take measurments and one of the women who was doing this said "such-and-such airline up the road has an average waist size of 44". You guys are giving them a real run for their money". Thats probably a pretty good metric for determining the relative fitness of pilot groups.That is if you can get that information.
02-06-2024, 03:36 PM
#58
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Joined APC: May 2021
Position: In the pipe in the upstairs water closet
Posts: 8
Originally Posted by marcal
I would say in general pilots at Cathay or Emirates as their corporate cultures sort of discouraged sloth. You don’t just upgrade over there with your number. It’s an overall assessment and physical fitness and appearance is 100pct on the list(not necessarily published).
Of course there are always a few outliers but by and large I’d say those are fit groups.
Of course there are always a few outliers but by and large I’d say those are fit groups.
In order to survive the grueling schedules that Emirates has become so infamously synonymous with, a regular routine of exercise is paramount. If you don't, illness will follow, which affects your perceived productivity by the Company which will in turn affect your upgrade potential.
Getting a medical in FAA land is well... a cake walk.
Dookie.
02-06-2024, 05:29 PM
#59
At your mom's house
Joined APC: Jun 2008
Position: cpt 737
Posts: 2,683
Originally Posted by DookieontheDrum
It's not quite that. To be a new-joiner at Emirates, you can't have a BMI over 30 (the regulator won't issue you a medical over that number). If you present with a heavier BMI at subsequent renewals (ie. you've enjoyed the lavish lifestyle of Dubai a wee bit too much), you are under increased scrutiny with further blood tests and likely undergo a company monitored weight control program (aka Fat Camp).
In order to survive the grueling schedules that Emirates has become so infamously synonymous with, a regular routine of exercise is paramount. If you don't, illness will follow, which affects your perceived productivity by the Company which will in turn affect your upgrade potential.
Getting a medical in FAA land is well... a cake walk.
Dookie.
In order to survive the grueling schedules that Emirates has become so infamously synonymous with, a regular routine of exercise is paramount. If you don't, illness will follow, which affects your perceived productivity by the Company which will in turn affect your upgrade potential.
Getting a medical in FAA land is well... a cake walk.
Dookie.
Not everyone can be as healthy as a Male Chinese man who smokes non stop but weights 120lbs
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