I said that they would have to have some sort of safeguard i.e. 12,24 months of proven control. Otherwise if she had a hypo mid air, people could sue the airline. I know they are not allowed to discriminate but maybe as a safety issue they would not employ her. If anyone works for an airline and knows the answer to this i would be really grateful.
2006-09-19 06:01:16 · 9 answers · asked by english_rose10 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Thomas, i cant find a way to email u so if u read this can u please give me the web addy of this ada u mentioned. I have bought up an IT products and services which i dont think is what u meant.
2006-09-19 06:26:16 · update #1
No diabetics are not allowed to be cabin crew. I have applied and been turned down for being diabetic. It is very logical and non-discriminative.
If you are on a long haul flight and need some food, there is nowhere to go for it. Cabin crew need to be fit enough to look after the passengers and not have to worry about their own needs.
You can work within the airport though if this is any consolation.
Other jobs us diabetics can't do are - paramedics, doctors within a hospital and nurses doing the long demanding shifts, police force or any armed forces. Anything that implies that others depend on you or situations that would put your diabetes at risk.
Hope this helped.
2006-09-21 03:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by Lilac Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a word NO .. us diabetics cnt be cabin crew .i applied for a short haul company as was informed (wrongly i might ad) that dgiabetics were only prevented from crewing long haul flights this is not the case sorry!!! The flights more enjoyable if your off on holiday anyway not workin!!!
2006-09-19 12:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by summerflowersgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that she would never be able to become a commercial pilot even if controlled but I do not believe there are such regulations on cabin crews. Check the ADA website, it is a very good resource for this.
2006-09-19 06:04:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
health and safety issues would not allow any airline to employ an insulin diabetic as flight crew i'm afraid! It would be to dangerous to staff and passengers.
2006-09-19 06:09:02 · answer #4 · answered by marz443 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2017-02-09 11:57:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as flying does not cause any symptoms of diabetes to become worse, they cannot discriminate. It is against the law.
2006-09-19 06:16:01 · answer #6 · answered by Wendy M 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not a chance they would employ her sorry, as they could not guarantee she could have her meals at set times, also with the risk of problems taking her insulin at set times on journeys, they wouldn't be able to offer her a job.
2006-09-19 06:11:46 · answer #7 · answered by Swampy_Bogtrotter 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nope. 8( My childhood dream's shattered 'cause of my damned type 1 diabeties.
2006-09-19 06:36:43 · answer #8 · answered by Rhiann 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes they would if not it is discrimination
2006-09-19 06:09:35 · answer #9 · answered by zndgd 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋