Do I have to get a 1st class medical?

[BoxFlyr]

I am a FO for a 121 carrier and I got an email from someone who keeps track of our medical dates. I am over 40 years old and this guy says that now that the rules have changed and I have to get a medical every 6 months. I have an ATP but as an FO I am only exercising the privileges of a commercial pilot, am I not?, and would only need a 2nd class. Am I correct in my thinking on this, I've been to faa.gov and I don't really see any new rules. Do I have to get a 1st class every 6 months?

 

[Starscream]

Not trying to be sarcastic or anything, but in case you somehow missed it every pilot flying 121 will need an ATP and a 1st class medical come August of this year.

It's still unclear as to whether or not every pilot will need a full type rating (as opposed to the SIC rating) on their respective equipment. My regional is typing (circle VMC only restriction) all FOs.

 

[BoxFlyr]

I did in fact miss it, that's why I asked the question. I couldn't find it on the faa website, guess I looked in the wrong place. Thanks for the help.

 

[Starscream]

I did in fact miss it, that's why I asked the question. I couldn't find it on the faa website, guess I looked in the wrong place. Thanks for the help.

Sure thing. The ATP thing was pretty well publicized/documented, but the 1st class medical, perhaps not so much. Our mgmt team has been reminding us regularly of the rule changes that come this August.

 

[JECKEL]

Yes, you need a 1st Class physical by 02 August, 2013.

 

[Brasilia Pup]

Yes, you need a 1st Class physical by 02 August, 2013.

^^^This.
Just remember to check NO to all the questions about medical history. :nuts: