Medical requirements for Dispatcher role in UK

[Swinny]

Looking for advice on medical requirements for Dispatcher role in UK, I wear a hearing aid to correct hearing in right ear, should this hold me back in passing the medical for this position?

Any advice gratefully received

[Bigbluebroxi]

Dispatcher as in turnaround coordinator?

I wouldn't imagine so as there is no medical required. It might prevent you from getting an airside driving permit, but that's not a necessity at any of the airports you are close to.

If you mean dispatcher as in flight planner then I can;t help, sorry.

[750XL]

I know a few ramp lads who wear hearing aids (no surprise really is it?) and they have no problems obtaining an airside licence, at my local airport at least.

[Ihadadream]

UK Dispatcher? Not a licensed position - no medical requirements.

Per FAA - Many working Flight Dispatchers wear hearing aids. As long as you can hear normal with the use of a hearing aid, you can perform the duties of a Flight Dispatcher! Color blindness is not a problem either in this field. Controllable diabetes is also usually not a factor in getting hired

[Swinny]

Thank you for your responses. Now - how do I address the problem with the ground handling agent?

[LGWXOPSA]

What problem?. I wouldn't have thought there would have been one personally. Sorry if that isn't much help!

[Swinny]

I had a great interview, only to learn later that due to me wearing a hearing aid this would prevent me from obtaining airside driving permit, even though I used to be an ADI, - Approved Driving Instructor.

Should I go back to the agent and ask them to reconsider?

[MEZEGPD]

I would ask them to reconsider.
To attain an airside driving permit in a UK airport you must go through a medical assessment by a doctor which includes a hearing test.
If you pass that then there is no reason why they should not employ you on those grounds.

Regards,

MEZ