dispatchguy
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I am an active 121 dispatcher, dispatch trainer, flight planning system administrator; and, to make things fun, I have just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. While there are no medical certification requirements for dispatchers, I was curious as to if anyone had experienceon petitioning for an exemption from the FAA.
I am considering asking for an exemption from the dispatch observation requirements; specifically, the going along on a 121 ride requirements. What I am considering asking, since walking distances is a bit tough, and the prospect of someone riding in the front, with a cane (I'm not there yet, but the way this is going, probably soon), doesnt leave me with a warm fuzzy; and since I have already spent many hours in the flight deck of a 121-type aircraft, I am going to ask if I can just observe in the flight simulator for the aircraft type (with unreducable hours), OR, go along for the ride, depending on whether I am in an MS-relapse, or currently in a MS-remission.
I've looked in the FAA website, for other people who have sought an exemption for this reg (121.463), but nearly all of them dealt with the EMB120 and not being able to close the flight-deck door, with an observer, post-9/11.
I can perform the essential functions of my job, without question. It's just the filling of this one square that might become a problem. My current carrier doesnt have any qualms with me vis-a-vis the MS. According to www.leftseat.com, there are two MS medications that the FAA "accepts", and, as long as my neuro will agree, I'm going to try and limit myself to only those 2 courses of medication.
I am considering asking for an exemption from the dispatch observation requirements; specifically, the going along on a 121 ride requirements. What I am considering asking, since walking distances is a bit tough, and the prospect of someone riding in the front, with a cane (I'm not there yet, but the way this is going, probably soon), doesnt leave me with a warm fuzzy; and since I have already spent many hours in the flight deck of a 121-type aircraft, I am going to ask if I can just observe in the flight simulator for the aircraft type (with unreducable hours), OR, go along for the ride, depending on whether I am in an MS-relapse, or currently in a MS-remission.
I've looked in the FAA website, for other people who have sought an exemption for this reg (121.463), but nearly all of them dealt with the EMB120 and not being able to close the flight-deck door, with an observer, post-9/11.
I can perform the essential functions of my job, without question. It's just the filling of this one square that might become a problem. My current carrier doesnt have any qualms with me vis-a-vis the MS. According to www.leftseat.com, there are two MS medications that the FAA "accepts", and, as long as my neuro will agree, I'm going to try and limit myself to only those 2 courses of medication.
