Allergies and EASA Class 1

[Pippy39]

I am applying for ATPL training and have been offered a training place. However I have food allergies. On my most recent visit to allergy clinic they confirmed that I have several food allergies and that I was now at risk of anaphylaxis (epipen prescribed). I am very careful and have not had an allergic reaction for over 10 years.

My questions - is it worth undertaking the training? If I go for the medical will I be awarded a Class 1 medical certificate (first one) with OML?
If this is the case, how much will this impact my ability to get a first officer job? I am worried about spending such a lot of money and then effectively rule myself out of any jobs.
Thanks

[redsnail]

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, still, it's better to know now and be proactively prescribed an epipen. Unfortunately though, that prescription puts you in the Class 1 OML class. Assuming what you've said is correct and the diagnosis is as you described, according to the UK CAA website, you should be able to obtain a Class 1 with OML.
https://www.caa.co.uk/media/rb2aq5qm...flow-chart.pdf

Note, I am not a doctor or AME.

[DreamchaserRoss]

Hi there,

If you are applying for a UK CAA Class 1 Medical, you will most likely be issued a medical, but with an OML stipulated on it, unless you can prove that you no longer require an EpiPen.

What I am not yet sure of, is whether or not you can receive an initial EASA Class 1 medical with an OML limitation.

I have attached the flowchart used by the UK CAA when dealing with individuals who suffer from allergies such as yourself.

Good luck!

[UKSS]

What was the result of this. I only want a class 2 but am wondering if there will be any restrictions placed?

[Libor]

Originally Posted by UKSS

What was the result of this. I only want a class 2 but am wondering if there will be any restrictions placed?

I don't think there would be any limitations for class 2. It is fairly easy to get the class 2. For example my doctor did not even ask me about allergies at all.

[UKSS]

Originally Posted by Libor

I don't think there would be any limitations for class 2. It is fairly easy to get the class 2. For example my doctor did not even ask me about allergies at all.

Which AME did you go to?

Thanks!

[Libor]

Hey,

I went to the doctor Melechovský in Prague -Czech republic.

Originally Posted by UKSS

Which AME did you go to?

Thanks!