Hey guys. I've known I was colorblind since I was a child, but I only just discovered it was a relatively severe color deficiency a couple weeks ago when I went to go take all of the alternate tests (Dvorine, FALANT, OPTEC(?) ) and unfortunately failed them all. I've also always wanted to be a pilot since I was a child (since about 5 years old) and never thought of a plan b because I thought I'd be able to pass an alternate test with no issues. Now, I know I can still take an OCVT, but I don't think I'll pass that either because it's tough for me to distinguish between the blue and magenta on VFR charts (thinking about studying a VFR chart to see if I can get better at it though).
Anyway, now since I can't become a professional pilot I need to find an alternate career. Right now I'm thinking aircraft mechanic, but I'm not 100% on that just yet. My main question is: do you need good color vision to become a mechanic? My other question is: I love to travel and was hoping to find a career traveling (one of the reasons I wanted to be a pilot), could you help me brainstorm some good careers that involve traveling (internationally)?
Thanks in advance
Anyway, now since I can't become a professional pilot I need to find an alternate career. Right now I'm thinking aircraft mechanic, but I'm not 100% on that just yet. My main question is: do you need good color vision to become a mechanic? My other question is: I love to travel and was hoping to find a career traveling (one of the reasons I wanted to be a pilot), could you help me brainstorm some good careers that involve traveling (internationally)?
Thanks in advance