Special Issuance for Medical
01-09-2018, 10:12 PM
#5
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Special Issunance
I had a minor stroke in April of 2016 while a new hire at ExpressJet. They just put me on LOA until the FAA approves my medical. Unfortunately the FAA has a 2 year wait for any type of stroke, but hopefully I will be going back to work soon. With the need for pilots at most every regional now days, I don't think you would have any problems.
01-11-2018, 05:42 AM
#8
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Originally Posted by Bucknut
Thank you, had heard Delta did not hire anyone with a special issuance.
Legally, I think it's now to the point where all they can do is give you 1C exam to verify your eligibility.
01-11-2018, 07:41 AM
#9
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Joined APC: Mar 2015
Posts: 332
For all the grief the FAA gets about the medical process, it's really amazing how so many pilots are able to fly today having issues which would have grounded them in the past. There are many pilots flying on SIs and though it can be a pain sometimes, it really is a testament to how well the FAA and medical community are working together to keep people flying.
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