First Class Medical for interview?

[88_MALIBU]

I have a first class medical but it has lapsed to second class privelages. If I am interviewing for an airline (regional) and havent had the time to get re checked out, will I be disqualified? I am capable of passing the first, I just havent gotten around to it. I know on Airlineapps it says "expired" on one of their pages, it freaked me out and I wondered if an employer would pass on me for that reason... I have one scheduled in two weeks.

 

[Lou3]

I would get it renewed ASAP! I had a buddy of mine NOT get hired at a well known regional last year for that very reason. His had expired about 3 days earlier. He had made it through all the hoops and when the Chief Pilot brought it to his attention, it did not look good. It is such a small thing but it is just one more thing that can trip you up when you get to 'the show'.

 

[tk855]

Yes it is disqualifying!!

 

[Afixedwing]

I just havent gotten around to it.

A friend of mine, who was in my interview group, had a first class that expired to a second class. He still got the job, but put you game face on junior; "I haven't gotten around to it" isn't a very good excuse. Do you want to work there or not?

 

[WSurf]

'the show', omg! laughing my butt off!!! I don't think a regional airline is the 'the show'!!!!! But thanks for making me feel a bit fuzzy there for about 5 seconds!!!!

 

[Lou3]

'The show' was not meant in any 'Bull Durham' context, rather, your 'dog and pony show' performance in front of the interview folks.

 

[Rogue5]

I can add my own story to the batch: I knew a pilot that went off to interview with an expired 1st class (still good for 2nd) and was promptly sent home from the interview.

I guess those interview guys are sticklers for that "able to follow written instructions" qualification...

 

[regionalcap]

Do not go to an interview without a current first class. Why would you take that kind of chance? They will most likely send you home. Good luck on your interview by the way.

 

[88_MALIBU]

Thanks guys.

 

[WSurf]

My Bad Lou3, lol

 

[Lou3]

Wsurf, No problem, it certainly could be read like that as well.

 

[sgwabd]

If you have the time to ask the question, it shows that you appear to want to be a professional pilot. Since you want to be a professional pilot, spend the $80 get your 1st class medical. An employer has no reason to believe that you can pass a 1st class medical unless you have a first class medical. Unless you were a AME doctor, then they would believe you.
If not, i am sure there are 10 other guys who want the job and are equally as qualified with the medical. my $.02