China Airlines' Medical

[ubpilot]

Hi everyone,

I need some information regarding to applying for China Airlines. I wear glasses, can I still apply for the FO position? I also heard that running on the treadmill is part of the medical, just wondering how long do applicants have to run? Why do they check running on the treadmill?

Thanks

[typhoonpilot]

Originally Posted by ubpilot

Hi everyone,

I need some information regarding to applying for China Airlines. I wear glasses, can I still apply for the FO position? I also heard that running on the treadmill is part of the medical, just wondering how long do applicants have to run? Why do they check running on the treadmill?

Thanks

It's called a treadmill stress test and is fairly normal for checking heart functions. You don't actually run. Read this

[helldog]

I have had one of those before. Dont be scared it just tests heart function under stress. The run you till you get to the required rate, whatever that may be(a doc may be able to help with the details) If you are very fit it might take you a while to stress your heart to that point, for me it only took about two and a half min to get there then you hold it for a bit and thats it. A mate of mine who is much fitter than me took more than ten min and the doc had to keep increasing the effort level. In short dont worry if you have a healthy heart you cant fail.

[typhoonpilot]

Originally Posted by helldog

In short dont worry if you have a healthy heart you cant fail.

Worth pointing out that one form of failure would be a massive heart attack while on the treadmill.


TP

[ubpilot]

Thanks guys, that’s really interesting. So what about near eyesight and wearing glasses?

[helldog]

Yeah that would be catastrophic.....UBPilot I think what our friend is trying to say is that if you want to pass try not to die on the treadmill.

As for the glasses, i dont know much about that but as long as your vision is correctable to 20/20 you should be fine. Although I hear the China Airlines medical is quite tough.

[airbus2boeing]

I timed my stress test the last time I went in there and it took me exactly 20 minutes on the thredmill, oh be prepare to drop your pants and spread your butt cheeks test, that's the scrariest part , I think they check for hemorroids. Goodluck and enjoy TPE.

[ubpilot]

Originally Posted by airbus2boeing

oh be prepare to drop your pants and spread your butt cheeks test, that's the scrariest part , I think they check for hemorroids.

That's crazy!!!!!!!!!!!! What does hemorroids have anything to do with flying an airplane?

[B772]

Originally Posted by ubpilot

That's crazy!!!!!!!!!!!! What does hemorroids have anything to do with flying an airplane?

ubpilot. Not knowing about stress test's and the problems associated with serious hemorrohoids for both the pilot and employer suggests you may not have sufficient 'life' experience to cut it with China Airlines but I wish you luck anyway.

[29chev]

They aren’t checking for “hemorroids” they are doing a “prostate exam” checking for an enlarged prostate which can be a sign of prostate cancer - one of the most common forms of cancer in men.
Holy s-it where are you guys from!!!!
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[mellofello]

The only stress test at CAL is putting up with the crap you have to deal with. If you are able to tune out the crap I guess life can be stress free.

[AlR]

CN Med check

Had good friend lose a job contract with domestic carrier in China because he has a metal knee joint. They view him as being disabled and don't want him driving.

I work out with this guy. We jog, shoot hoops, play handball, ski, swim, bike, and after a few beers we chase the local skirts for shag or two. Fun guy, very active. But far from being disabled.

Recruiter told him the CN doc's just don't know what to do when they come accross different, so they "cull em out".

[expatula]

maybe the shaggin' did him in!

[teeepee]

Originally Posted by ubpilot

Thanks guys, that’s really interesting. So what about near eyesight and wearing glasses?

/////// hi if youre trying to get a job in taipei with the airlines there, your medical should be astronaut qualified,thread mill is up to stage 5,each stage is 3min and inclined from 3-12 degrees,if you can finish up to STAGE 4 then youre ok, gu luck as the chinese say....

[teeepee]

Originally Posted by ubpilot

That's crazy!!!!!!!!!!!! What does hemorroids have anything to do with flying an airplane?

/////// HEMORROIDS AFFECTS YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND DECISION MAKING AS WELL,as how confucius say.....

[airbus2boeing]

Originally Posted by 29chev

They aren’t checking for “hemorroids” they are doing a “prostate exam” checking for an enlarged prostate which can be a sign of prostate cancer - one of the most common forms of cancer in men.
Holy s-it where are you guys from!!!!
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Well I guest the Doctor in TPE lied to me when he told me "I'm checking for hemorroids". This is TPE medical not HKG, just to make sure we're on the same page.

[29chev]

I had the same medical in TPE at (Sung Shang)spl?... several times...usually that type of exam is for Prostate and that is the main reason for it... now if you complained about hemorroids he could have checked for that as well... however most people know if they have hemorroids thanks to the blood coming out of you when you sh-t....that said no telling what a Doctor in TPE will say to you so sorry... didn't mean to ruffle your feathers.
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[airbus2boeing]

Very funny, the AMEs in TPE only check for hemorroids during your initial evaluation and after that no more bending over. Did you say you did it for several times? hmmmmmm

[29chev]

I had several medicals in TPE, never did get the rubber glove in TPE however, but it is not uncommon after you turn 40 for most medical exams, to get it once a year or every other year, could save your life....but be carefull if you find the Doctor has a hand on each of your shoulders....

I didn't know CAL hired expat AME's....

[airbus2boeing]

I'm not going to have a pissing contest with you over a stupid check, but I think you're missing the big picture, all I'm trying to say is they have weird medical evaluation.

AME stands for Aviation Medical Examiner, and no CAL don't hire expat AMEs, CAA is the one doing the checking for their pilots.