spearomic

Hi,

I have an upcoming interview with Cathay, but I was wondering do they accept pilot who had eyes surgery ?
I've had lasik surgery in 2006 to correct a myopia and I am afraid this will fail my application.
Please anyone can testify about this?

Cheers

Dakotablue

I got my first medical (class 2 whilst studying for my PPL) from Dr Fowler (CX Doc) back in 1995 and asked him whether I could get Lasik surgery, as CX at the time had a 20/20 requirement unaided. At that time he said I would be unemployable at initial application, however CX pilots who were already employed and had the op had to take 6 months off work per eye.

He also told me not to bother with any hopes of becoming a commercial pilot, as market forces dictated that anyone without 20/20 vision would not be employable. 13 years on I have my CPL and I am working for a corporate aviation company. Make what you will of this. I figure you've go nothing to lose, especially with experienced pilot shortages. Good luck!

spearomic

I beleive Air France ask for 6 months out per eyes as well. But since the operation was done in 2006 the time off required by them should be done already. I have been flying in an airline ever since and there is no trace of surgery in my eyes... My vision is perfect, I don't think this should be an issue anymore.

WaldoPepper

I had LASEK surgery in 2003 and were invited for my first interview 6 months after the surgery. CX were well aware of the surgery.

I'm still working for them now and all I have to do is an extra eye exam with one of the aviation ophthalmologists in HKG.

So to answer your question, yes they will employ you after having had l@ser surgery.

Good luck.