Jobs for pilots with a 2nd class medical with night flying restriction?

[MotorSphere]

Hi everyone! Like the title suggests, I was wondering what the options are for pilots such as myself, with 2nd class medicals that have a night flying restriction?

I'm in the middle of flight training right now and trying to assess my options. I am aware that it is a very limiting factor, however, I have heard of some individuals being hired for jobs other than flight instruction. I am just trying to assess how bad my outlook is. I'm also curious if rotary aviation offers better prospects for individuals in my situation? I know there are helicopter pilot jobs that can only be done during the day, ie: heli logging, etc. Are companies still going to discriminate against me?

I just want to know if I even have a chance of getting any sort of job or if it is a lost cause completely? Any information would be greatly appreciated!

[Geosync]

Well there is skydiving pilot and banner towing, which are done during the day. Also pipeline patrol is done during the day. Any type of part 135/91(charter, corporate) will probably require you to be able to fly at night. So, yes this is very limiting, but there are few options. You have to ask yourself if it is worth it to go through training for these types of positions. Can you live off of it? Are you willing to do it part-time for fun? Some guys do pipeline patrol in little Citabrias for a living, but the pay is pretty low.

KCSI Aerial Patrol (http://www.kcsiaerialpatrol.com/)

Rotor wing does offer a lot of day flying, but is insanely expensive to learn. Maybe ask this specific question on the rotorwing forum here. If I was in your place, I'd get my single engine commerical and do one of these jobs on the side, while starting a career in something else in aviation/aerospace. That way, I can be in the industry still, and my flying can count for something since many non flying aviation careers value pilot knowledge.

But if you don't want to accrue the expenses for such few flying options, I totally understand. Just know that there are many rewarding non-flying careers in aviation/aerospace. I've done several, and I'm still doing it.

[Anilv]

To be absolutely blunt.. if you are the only applicant then there's a chance.

If there are others applying with better medical and no restrictions then you may not be the immediate choice.

Hope this helps.
Anil

[flyhayes]

As Geosync mentioned,
There are very few areas where you could work with your night restriction.
And even then it might be damn near impossible, considering t hat the employer might need you to shuttle the aircraft to different locations. Is the limit on an EASA medical or FAA medical. The FAA medicals are usually much easier to obtain, so if you haven't tried that yet I would look into it. If you join AOPA, they can give you excellent guidance when dealing with special medical issues.