One kidney and Class 1 Medical

[taggus]

Hi,

I am hoping to embark on training to become a commercial pilot in the near future. I had one kidney removed when I was a baby and I was wondering if anyone on here knows if this would in any way prevent me from obtaining a JAA Class 1 Medical?

Many thanks

[763 jock]

Mate had one removed after a nasty accident. He got his Class One back after he had recovered.

Phone the CAA for guidance.

[gingernut]

Can't give you the definative answer, but am struggling to find any physiological answer why you shouldn't pass.

When you find out, please let us know for future reference.:)

[VP-F__]

I donated a kidney back in July and got my class one back last month without any fuss. The only difference I can see between us is that you have not passed your initial class one which might be an issue although I cannot see why it should be. Good luck in your application.

[dobbin1]

From the EASA AMC document:-

(d) Renal/urological surgery
.......
(2) An applicant with compensated nephrectomy without hypertension or uraemia may be considered for a fit assessment.
....

The AMCs are here:-
https://easa.europa.eu/agency-measures/docs/agency-decisions/2011/2011-015-R/AMC%20and%20GM%20on%20the%20medical%20certification%20of%20p ilots%20and%20medical%20fitness%20of%20cabin%20crew.pdf

[Yobbo]

A friend of mine lost a kidney after he bailed out of a Voodoo. He completed his career in the air force and recently retired after a career in the airlines. He had no problems maintaining his class 1 certificate.