Hypothyroidism in China

[Alpagueur320]

Hi,

Has anybody here got experience with applying for a Job in China and under medication for hypothyroidism? I was diagnosed 2 years ago and the condition is stable thanks to medication. Now I heard the Chinese are quite though with their medical requirements. I checked with the agency and they don't know. I don't want to go for a selection just to be told on the medical it's a no-go...

I look forward to the replies.

[WYOMINGPILOT]

It all depends upon your blood test results. If your numbers are in the normal range ie (what a 23 y.o. Chinese flighter pilot has) then you should be ok. I wouldn't bring it up during the medical. If everything tests normal even though you use medication you should be fine. If your numbers are outside of the normal range they will order extensive blood/thyroid tests and I doubt you have any chance. In other words don't let the cat out of the bag until it is discovered.

[looseygoosey]

You won't pass. Please, if you haven't, check out our book and get you informed:

Working as a Pilot in China - Airline Pilot Central Forums (http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/foreign/89413-working-pilot-china.html)
http://www.pprune.org/south-asia-far-east/564634-working-pilot-china.html

Good luck!
L.G.