Hello all,
I'm wondering is it common for Corp./fractionals & other aviation employers to require additional pre-employment physicals beyond the typical class 1 physical required by the FAA.
The reason that I ask is because I had some cardiac treadmill testing done about 2 years ago due to chest pain. Fortunately, the test results came back negative (EKG normal,good cholesterol levels,etc.) . It did however,cause the FAA to request TONS of paperwork. I received my class 3 medical (with no restrictions or special issuance) after a brief review by FAA medical HQ in OKC.
I know that I need a class 1 medical to work at any airline or most corp./fractionals. My concern is that due to the nature of my testing "medical history" that employers will not talk to me even if I do hold a class 1 medical. Thus, all of the time & money invested in ratings,etc. will be for nothing. Or in other words, will extensive medical testing raise "red flags" with most aviation employers - Even if no problems were found?
Anyone out there have any similar experiences? Am I worrying too much about it?
I appreciate any insight you may have.
Regards,
Mark P. - "EFC"
I'm wondering is it common for Corp./fractionals & other aviation employers to require additional pre-employment physicals beyond the typical class 1 physical required by the FAA.
The reason that I ask is because I had some cardiac treadmill testing done about 2 years ago due to chest pain. Fortunately, the test results came back negative (EKG normal,good cholesterol levels,etc.) . It did however,cause the FAA to request TONS of paperwork. I received my class 3 medical (with no restrictions or special issuance) after a brief review by FAA medical HQ in OKC.
I know that I need a class 1 medical to work at any airline or most corp./fractionals. My concern is that due to the nature of my testing "medical history" that employers will not talk to me even if I do hold a class 1 medical. Thus, all of the time & money invested in ratings,etc. will be for nothing. Or in other words, will extensive medical testing raise "red flags" with most aviation employers - Even if no problems were found?
Anyone out there have any similar experiences? Am I worrying too much about it?
I appreciate any insight you may have.
Regards,
Mark P. - "EFC"
