Medical History

EFC · May 15th, 2002, 13:14

Hello all,

I'm wondering is it common for Corp./fractionals & other aviation employers to require additional pre-employment physicals beyond the typical class 1 physical required by the FAA.

The reason that I ask is because I had some cardiac treadmill testing done about 2 years ago due to chest pain. Fortunately, the test results came back negative (EKG normal,good cholesterol levels,etc.) . It did however,cause the FAA to request TONS of paperwork. I received my class 3 medical (with no restrictions or special issuance) after a brief review by FAA medical HQ in OKC.

I know that I need a class 1 medical to work at any airline or most corp./fractionals. My concern is that due to the nature of my testing "medical history" that employers will not talk to me even if I do hold a class 1 medical. Thus, all of the time & money invested in ratings,etc. will be for nothing. Or in other words, will extensive medical testing raise "red flags" with most aviation employers - Even if no problems were found?

Anyone out there have any similar experiences? Am I worrying too much about it?

I appreciate any insight you may have.

Regards,
Mark P. - "EFC"

Eagle · May 15th, 2002, 13:20

If the test came back negative there is no reason to oput it down. I had the same test, turned out it was a ribhead that popped out and was torquing the from of my rib cage. hurt like hell esp when I was breathing!!

If there is *ANY* way you can keep your medical issues private I think you should. obvious exclusions.

And the 135 co I work for only requires a class 2.

May 15th, 2002, 13:14	#1
EFC Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 36	Medical History Hello all, I'm wondering is it common for Corp./fractionals & other aviation employers to require additional pre-employment physicals beyond the typical class 1 physical required by the FAA. The reason that I ask is because I had some cardiac treadmill testing done about 2 years ago due to chest pain. Fortunately, the test results came back negative (EKG normal,good cholesterol levels,etc.) . It did however,cause the FAA to request TONS of paperwork. I received my class 3 medical (with no restrictions or special issuance) after a brief review by FAA medical HQ in OKC. I know that I need a class 1 medical to work at any airline or most corp./fractionals. My concern is that due to the nature of my testing "medical history" that employers will not talk to me even if I do hold a class 1 medical. Thus, all of the time & money invested in ratings,etc. will be for nothing. Or in other words, will extensive medical testing raise "red flags" with most aviation employers - Even if no problems were found? Anyone out there have any similar experiences? Am I worrying too much about it? I appreciate any insight you may have. Regards, Mark P. - "EFC"

May 15th, 2002, 13:20	#2
Eagle Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,272	Re: Medical History If the test came back negative there is no reason to oput it down. I had the same test, turned out it was a ribhead that popped out and was torquing the from of my rib cage. hurt like hell esp when I was breathing!! If there is ANY way you can keep your medical issues private I think you should. obvious exclusions. And the 135 co I work for only requires a class 2.

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