Class 1 JAR Medical following MI
Good Morning Everyone,
I am new to the forum, and almost equally as new to my new home in Ireland.
3 years ago, shortly after undergoing my Class 1 Medical renewal in South Africa, I suffered a mild heart attack which, as confirmed by three cardiologists, left no lasting damage to my heart.
However, it obviously put paid to my career at that point, as I was only a freelance flight instructor at the time.
I since moved on through necessity, and have also recently relocated to Ireland with my wife.
Before the heart attack, I had a South African Commercial Pilots License, Multi-engine Instrument Rating, Grade III Flight Instructor Rating, Class 1 Medical with no limitations, and around 450hrs TT.
A couple of days ago, I flew on an Aer Lingus Regional AT76, absolutely loved it, and realized I am truly missing out on my calling, and should do whatever necessary to get back into aviation.
I know there is documentation out there that goes over the requirements for medical fitness etc., but most of it seems too vague for me to actually decide if I should proceed further or not.
Is there anyone here who has gone through something similar, who can shed some light on it?
My goal would be to proceed into a multi-crew environment ASAP after all relevant conversions, exams and flight tests.
Should I not be able to attain a Class 1, is there a demand for ground-based only instructors for sim instruction in Ireland? I would love to be involved with instruction in some way, should my goal of getting into an airline not be possible.
I am really desperate to get things going, but I would love to hear what everyone has to say about it before I get my hopes up too much.
Thanks in advance!