Class 1 medical after cancer
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Class 1 medical after cancer
Wondering if anyone has some knowledge about getting a class 1 medical after a bout of breast cancer? It was 3 years ago and all clear now. If anyone has any advice on what to take to the medical too that would be really helpful.
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Firstly - congratulations on fighting the big C, what matters the most is that you are well after such a bout.
I assume you previously held a Class 1? If so, ask your AME to help dealing with the CAA. They would like to see paperwork on your medicinal status, etc. You will most likely temporarily get a restricted Class 1 - valid only for multipilot ops - and no serious, reputable airline in the world will see this as a problem - rather the opposite as the grit needed to live through what you have is worth its weight in gold in our industry.
Again, congratulations on being cancer free!
I assume you previously held a Class 1? If so, ask your AME to help dealing with the CAA. They would like to see paperwork on your medicinal status, etc. You will most likely temporarily get a restricted Class 1 - valid only for multipilot ops - and no serious, reputable airline in the world will see this as a problem - rather the opposite as the grit needed to live through what you have is worth its weight in gold in our industry.
Again, congratulations on being cancer free!
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Cheers both for replying!
I've not had a class 1 before, had class2 when I started PPL. Its expired now since this was before cancer and covid. I know people say get a class 1 asap to see if you can pass and go professional so wanted to start again. Assuming the restriction would mean I couldn't complete PPL because of the solo?
I have tried calling AME a few times but will keep trying and see if they have any advice.
I've not had a class 1 before, had class2 when I started PPL. Its expired now since this was before cancer and covid. I know people say get a class 1 asap to see if you can pass and go professional so wanted to start again. Assuming the restriction would mean I couldn't complete PPL because of the solo?
I have tried calling AME a few times but will keep trying and see if they have any advice.
