Hi everyone,
I’m posting here hoping to get advice from anyone who has gone through a similar situation.
My goal is to become a pilot, but I’ve recently been denied any category of aviation medical certificate in Canada due to a re-diagnosis of ADHD (without hyperactivity).
What’s frustrating is that:
- I am no longer taking any medication at all
- I function well both academically and professionally
- I have successfully completed my studies and continue to perform well
Despite this, my application was refused based on my diagnosis.
I’m trying to understand what options might still be available to me moving forward.
- Has anyone here been in a similar situation with ADHD or another medical condition?
- Were you eventually able to obtain a medical certificate in Canada?
- Did you go through re-evaluation or a different process?
- Did you pursue training in another country (like the U.S.) instead?
- Are there alternative paths in aviation that helped you eventually reach your goal?
I’m very passionate about aviation and still determined to become a pilot, but right now I feel a bit stuck and unsure of the best next step.
Any advice, experience, or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.