Medical Exam by the Airline?
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Medical Exam by the Airline?
Does anyone know if airlines do their own specific medical testing?
(Especially for color vision?)
I emailed Republic Airways and they told me that their only medical requirement is that you possess a "First Class Medical Cert."
Thanks
(Especially for color vision?)
I emailed Republic Airways and they told me that their only medical requirement is that you possess a "First Class Medical Cert."
Thanks
#4
Several majors do an exam, but most are just verifying that you meet FAA 1st. class medical standards. Many majors do not do an exam, notably SWA.
If you have trouble with the color vision, and can only pass with the help of a "sympathetic" AME, you would probably get denied at an airline medical... I suspect they are not going to bend over backwards to accommodate applicants.
#7
Luckily no airline gives a Mental health test!
1st Question - "Do you want to be an airline pilot, start at low pay, no pension, sit on reserve, and have a chance of being furloughed any time the industry has a slight downturn?"
Answer - "Yes"
Exam Conclusion - "The candidate is mentally challenged."
1st Question - "Do you want to be an airline pilot, start at low pay, no pension, sit on reserve, and have a chance of being furloughed any time the industry has a slight downturn?"
Answer - "Yes"
Exam Conclusion - "The candidate is mentally challenged."
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Do that and take that letter to your airline medical. I have a slight color blindness to shades of green (according to the doctor)...didn't know about it for 20 years...and still don't notice it (Red buttons look red, Yellow buttons look yellow)
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Most of those test are not given under the proper conditions. ie old plates and/or bad lighting. I have the same problem but easily pass when under the proper test conditions.
#10
I have a waiver for my color vision but my medical says first class with no limitations and thats all I show at interviews. So unless someone asks at an interview don't tell them you have a waiver. I've seen job postings that require you not to have a waiver, so just be carefull what you show them until they ask.
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