aviation careers?

Question

I would like to ask, has anybody heard of any special cases that pilots with exceptional medical conditions, but has still been issued with a CPL or PPL?

If so, what was the medical barrier and based on what were they issued a CPL or PPL?

If my case is similar to epilepsy, but then again its not classified as epilepsy in medical terms, has anybody been issued with a PPL or CPL?

I am perfectly normal and I dont get seizures or fits or blackouts. But because the word seizure comes in, I am not eligible.

I live in Australia, is it the same as the US?

Answer 1

It really depends on what the medical condition is. You can check with the FAA http://www.faa.gov/ they have the terms etc... on what you have to pass a third class medical. If you are in the US you may want to get in touch with a designated FAA medical examiner and ask them the question. I am sure they will be able to help you. I have known people that are hearing impaired that have gotten their PPL. I actually worked at a flight school that sponsored a deaf pilots association fly in.

Good luck!

Answer 2

You should speak with an Aviation Medical Examiner (look in the yellow pages for "Flight Physicals" in the doctor's section). Or find some ads at the airport. They will be able to get you a much better diagnosis and perhaps start the process of getting a vaiver if you need one. There are many cases of people who have gone on to lead long, successful aviation careers with medical conditions that a few years ago would have grounded them forever. I have met pilots with one eye, one arm, colorblindness, etc. As long as you *can* do the job, there's really no reason why you shouldn't.