Being a young epileptic, now ex-pilot I afraid that the news is not good for your friend. I developed Epilepsy 3 years ago due to a tumour in my brain which was operated on causing me to be fit free now for 2 years.
I have been desperately trying to get my ATPL back and it looks like in the short term at least that the best I can expect is the new NPPL. Looks like ATPL is never going to happen.Things may change shortly due to the revamp of all the JAR medical requirements.
Your friend definately needs to see a quack, however the first thing he/she will do is revoke the medical certificate as 2 seizures automatically categorizes you as eplieptic in this country, therefore no commercial flying.
Good luck - I hope you have more luck than I've had.
