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Seeking Advice
I have been reading this forum for a month or so but just read something that concerned me enough to post.
I'm 31, took me a few years to pay off my Private and Instrument training. Reading all the posts on this and other forums, and talking to working pilots I became discouraged and gave up trying for a career. I finally decided that I love it enough to finish up and start flying again. However apparently I might have a problem. 11 years ago I was prescribed an anti-depressant for anxiousness and irritability. Looking back the doc barely looked at me and just wrote the prescription. I was on it for two weeks when I decided it wasn't for me. Started exercising and flying and haven’t had a problem since. However, being the responsible pilot I am I reported this to my doc when I got my medical certificate. She advised me that I shouldn't have as it had been only 2 weeks but it was already marked on the application. No biggie, I just wright PRNC (previously reported no change) on the application each time I renew my certificate. Still with me? So I am reading this forum and someone reported that my chances of being hired by an airline may be hurt because of this. I am wondering if I finish will I ever get a good gig with this on my record? Or should I just face the facts and give up......again. It’s gotta be financially viable for me to continue. So there it is. I am interested to hear what you guys have to say. |
pursue the 'gig' you desire. Explain when necessary. Submit to special evaluations when asked.
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Don't quit
Originally Posted by 669605
(Post 1135681)
I have been reading this forum for a month or so but just read something that concerned me enough to post.
I'm 31, took me a few years to pay off my Private and Instrument training. Reading all the posts on this and other forums, and talking to working pilots I became discouraged and gave up trying for a career. I finally decided that I love it enough to finish up and start flying again. However apparently I might have a problem. 11 years ago I was prescribed an anti-depressant for anxiousness and irritability. Looking back the doc barely looked at me and just wrote the prescription. I was on it for two weeks when I decided it wasn't for me. Started exercising and flying and haven’t had a problem since. However, being the responsible pilot I am I reported this to my doc when I got my medical certificate. She advised me that I shouldn't have as it had been only 2 weeks but it was already marked on the application. No biggie, I just wright PRNC (previously reported no change) on the application each time I renew my certificate. Still with me? So I am reading this forum and someone reported that my chances of being hired by an airline may be hurt because of this. I am wondering if I finish will I ever get a good gig with this on my record? Or should I just face the facts and give up......again. It’s gotta be financially viable for me to continue. So there it is. I am interested to hear what you guys have to say. |
If you have a valid first class medical, your all set. That's all the employer is going to verify.
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This is great news, I was a little gun shy about continuing. Thanks soo much.
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