DCS777
22nd Sep 2008, 15:58
Hi all
I hold a UK ATPL with a CAA class 1 medical. 777 TC with 20 years service. I have been diagnosed with stage 3B malignant melanoma (lymph gland involvement) which effectively means that I'm about to lose my job.
The CAA medical chaps would have me grounded for 3 years (hence losing my job) but ironically, the FAA would be quite happy for me to carry on flying. I can't fly with my UK operator on an FAA licence so that avenue is out of the question.
I can, however, hold a JAR licence. Does anyone know if there are any JAA authorities out there that have the same, lenient attitude to melanoma that the FAA do? That way I could hold a JAR licence and medical and keep going.
Any help appreciated.
DCS
I hold a UK ATPL with a CAA class 1 medical. 777 TC with 20 years service. I have been diagnosed with stage 3B malignant melanoma (lymph gland involvement) which effectively means that I'm about to lose my job.
The CAA medical chaps would have me grounded for 3 years (hence losing my job) but ironically, the FAA would be quite happy for me to carry on flying. I can't fly with my UK operator on an FAA licence so that avenue is out of the question.
I can, however, hold a JAR licence. Does anyone know if there are any JAA authorities out there that have the same, lenient attitude to melanoma that the FAA do? That way I could hold a JAR licence and medical and keep going.
Any help appreciated.
DCS