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Old May 7th, 2007, 18:54   #1
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I was just wondering if ATCers have to pass the same medical as pilots?
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There are some minor differences but it is basically a Class 2 medical.
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At the center I work we have a medical office complete with a R.N. and a M.D. They perform all the medicals for the controllers on site and many get sent there from surrounding facilities. Basic class 2 ... back when I did some flying they would give me another test or two for the pilot second class. The medical form we fill out is the same as the ones for pilots.
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Oh... one last thing. The pre hire medical is very thorough, I recall it being 2+ hours...
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I was just wondering if ATCers have to pass the same medical as pilots?
There soon may be a requirement for ATCers to be immune to carbon monoxide poisoning....
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thanks for the info.
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