Hearing Impairment

junkstream · April 23rd, 2008, 13:06

I am curious to know the specific limitations on a medical certificate and, ultimately, the employability of a pilot who is deaf in one ear. I know that completely deaf individuals may become certificated pilots with a limitation on radio use.

I have a young friend of the family who is very interested in pursuing aviation as a career pilot. He is deaf in one ear. I'd like to help him in any way that I can.

Thanks in advance.

My Flight Surgeon · April 23rd, 2008, 18:19

The basic test given by the AME is spoken voice at 6 feet with the back turned to the applicant. Pretty simple.

April 23rd, 2008, 13:06	#1
junkstream Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 76	Hearing Impairment I am curious to know the specific limitations on a medical certificate and, ultimately, the employability of a pilot who is deaf in one ear. I know that completely deaf individuals may become certificated pilots with a limitation on radio use. I have a young friend of the family who is very interested in pursuing aviation as a career pilot. He is deaf in one ear. I'd like to help him in any way that I can. Thanks in advance. __________________ W Y W H

April 23rd, 2008, 18:19	#2
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,324	Re: Hearing Impairment The basic test given by the AME is spoken voice at 6 feet with the back turned to the applicant. Pretty simple. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

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