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Old 30th Aug 2010, 01:33
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formerlywazza
 
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Be careful

Ladies/Gents

I don't fly for EK, but do have a GCAA licence and medical. I came here last year and fully admitted to having a family history but proved (by letter) that I had been fully investigated by the UK CAA to be fine, no limitations. That was fine for my UAE company CMO/AME and I got the job.

However, 2 months in to the job, the GCAA insisted I undergo similar tests as in the UK. All is fine and I eventually got the licence, albeit after being "medically suspended" for 6 weeks (nothing happens quickly here).

Moral of the story: the EK AMEs might be satisfied with your previous results and offer you the job, but that doesn't necessarily mean you get a licence without further specialist tests. If in doubt, ask about getting the GCAA Class 1 certificate before accepting the job.
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