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Otterman · 8th January 2006, 10:54

Hello folks,

Good to see that people are trying to add to the discussion. One thing that has become clear to me is that things are still fluid, and that the people (AME's) who are going to be working under the new rules are not certain on what is all going to change and how.

I tried to pry some more information about the changes from the eye specialist. He was being his vague self. And I did not get a coherent answer from the fellow. Obviously the institutes are a bit worried about the changes in the sense that less tests will need to be done (meaning less money to make), and the reduction in the number of medicals required (especially the over 40 crowd) is going to have a significant effect on the revenue side. Meaning less staffing for the institute. This seems to be utmost in peoples mind at the medical institute. I guess first things first. We are a revenue engine to them, not people who are there to get their ticket punched for another year of six months so we can provide for our families.

Hope things will become clear shortly. Greetings O.

8th January 2006, 10:54	#42 (permalink)
Otterman Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: EU Posts: 229	Re: Liberalizing medical requirements Hello folks, Good to see that people are trying to add to the discussion. One thing that has become clear to me is that things are still fluid, and that the people (AME's) who are going to be working under the new rules are not certain on what is all going to change and how. I tried to pry some more information about the changes from the eye specialist. He was being his vague self. And I did not get a coherent answer from the fellow. Obviously the institutes are a bit worried about the changes in the sense that less tests will need to be done (meaning less money to make), and the reduction in the number of medicals required (especially the over 40 crowd) is going to have a significant effect on the revenue side. Meaning less staffing for the institute. This seems to be utmost in peoples mind at the medical institute. I guess first things first. We are a revenue engine to them, not people who are there to get their ticket punched for another year of six months so we can provide for our families. Hope things will become clear shortly. Greetings O.