Initial European Class 3 medical.....HELP!
Hi PPruners!
I am a student ATCO who started my ADV/ADI course in October 2012. I went for my medical exam in November but unfortunately failed on the hearing requirements part. I had another examination yesterday but again was unsuccessful.
The part I was out on was as follows:
Right ear : Had 40db on medium frequency (500, 1000 and 2000 hz). I understand to pass you need to have 20db in this band.
I really want to be an ATCO and continue with my course but I can't if I don't have my medical. Please, if anyone could give me any advice on what to do I would be most grateful. Is there anywhere I can go in Europe where my hearing level would be acceptable for the Class 3 or are the rules and regulations the same for the whole of Europe? Also, if I had a medical from a country outside Europe, would it be valid here in Spain?
I'm really desperate to follow my dream but if it is impossible, then I would accept that.
Any help at all in my situation would be gratefully received.
Many thanks.