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Old 6th Oct 2011, 06:38
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Babablackship
 
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Sorry to hear that; I guess they would rather sponsor a candidate with a full clean sheet that one with an existing condition.

You can certainly self sponsor to obtain a CPL/MPL and fly with some smaller outfits ( who will be less stringent on medical matters ) to gain sufficient hours to join a major later. The current carrier would still have your records ( if it's anal retentive SQ ) making it difficult for you. As long as your hyperactive thyroid is under control, most airlines have no problems with your condition. Good luck.
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