Lost medical then job. Need input.

[Hemispheres]

I have experienced two major setbacks in the last couple of weeks and looking for input.
March 1, 2006 I sustained a head injury that left me unconscious for approx. two minutes, a concussion, and fifteen staples to the back of the head. Compounding matters the FAA became involved and yanked my medical and as of this posting have not been cleared to return to flying. I do anticipate on hearing from the FAA this week clearing me to fly.

The company I worked for as Citation Excel Capt., axed the flight dept. and laid off four pilots and put the AC on the market as of Thursday of last week.

I would like to test the waters with Citation Shares or NetJets and would be proud to work for either organization. I would probably have to lean towards Citation Shares because they do not have the five domicle restrictions that NetJet requires. What is my question? I really do not not know but desiring inut/ideas on what direction to move towards. Not a great situation to be in. Hemispheres.

 

[LJDRVR]

You need to find an AME who is board certified in aerospace medicine, otherwise regaining your certificate is going to be a nightmare. PM me and I'll provide you with some info.

 

[El Cid Av8or]

I 2nd what LJDRVR said.

I hope things get better for you. Good luck!

 

[Lostdog65]

If not...and I don't know how you feel about instructing, but SimCom is always looking for Citation instructors...good luck tho getting your med back...tough break.

Eric

 

[LegacyDriver]

God bless you man. Best of luck. Every pilot's worst nightmare.

 

[Medic1277]

Definately find a good AME. I lost my medical back in 99 for nearly fainting on the flight deck. It took me over three years to get it back. But, my case was pretty complicated and yours is fairly cut and dry, no pun intended. They know what happened and what caused your loss of consciousness. Now, they just want to make sure you don't have a bleed inside your skull. Expect to have a few CT scans of your brain and possibly an MRI. Sometimes they make you wait a specified period of time before allowing you to fly to see if a bleed develops. Rare, but possible, a bleed can be very small and take some time before it develops. PM me if you want.

Best of luck to you.

 

[Medic1277]

PS: I was also the ALPA aeromedical chairman at the airline I used to work for. Let me know if I can help.

 

[Pilot Doc]

Try,

http://www.aviationmedicine.com/

or

http://www.leftseat.com/

David Hale, the doc who runs leftseat.com, helped me arrange a medical school elective rotation with Guy Baldwin. Guy is an AME in Tulsa who works with them a good bit. He's something like the 3rd busiest AME in the US and knows most if not all of the FAA docs. Guy is an avid pilot (I got to ride in his T6 and Extra 300) who wants to get people back in the air and knows how to negotiate the system. I spent two weeks watching him work, and he would be the person I would use for any complicated medical issue.

His website is www.acrodoc.com

 

[Say Again Over]

Just a setback, downsize and keep the faith, you can bounce back.

 

[Dubya]

Sheesh..i'd say a beer and a hooker are in order. If you are married, sorry..just replace with gambling. Hope things turn around.

W

 

[hawkerjet]

I have used pilotedicalsolutions.com to help me get a medical. they're worth every penny. If you feel like you're fully recovered and can obtain your First class medical then I suggest you don't wait another minute. Good Luck

 

[CapnVegetto]

I had and uncle that dealt with the same crap. What takes a normal person 10 minutes to do it will take the FAA about a year. Took my uncle a full year to get it back, and that's after writing a letter to a congressman, walking the stuff straight into the FAA office in OKC, and making several visits. They will take forever, but you CAN get it back. My uncle got his back after having a triple bypass. Good luck!

 

[LegacyDriver]

Try,

http://www.aviationmedicine.com/

or

http://www.leftseat.com/

David Hale, the doc who runs leftseat.com, helped me arrange a medical school elective rotation with Guy Baldwin. Guy is an AME in Tulsa who works with them a good bit. He's something like the 3rd busiest AME in the US and knows most if not all of the FAA docs. Guy is an avid pilot (I got to ride in his T6 and Extra 300) who wants to get people back in the air and knows how to negotiate the system. I spent two weeks watching him work, and he would be the person I would use for any complicated medical issue.

His website is [URL="http://www.acrodoc.com"]www.acrodoc.com[/URL]

I second the vote for Guy Baldwin. I still go to him to this day and haven't lived in Tulsa for quite awhile. He is just flat out damned good and if anyone can help you I know he can...

Good call.

 

[Hemispheres]

I second the vote for Guy Baldwin. I still go to him to this day and haven't lived in Tulsa for quite awhile. He is just flat out danged good and if anyone can help you I know he can...

Good call.

Thanks to all who have responded. As of yesterday Friday, April 22, 2006 the FAA has still kept me grounded. I have spoken with a local aviation attorney who has dispensed some advice that I will be heeding. Monday I am going to call the regional FAA office, who are the ones overseeing my case and will ask to speak directly with the flight surgeon who is the one making the call. I have followed up on some of the leads that were offered on this website and they do sound encouraging, but with out a medical it is hard to ask for a job since I am still grounded. Hemispheres

 

[Hemispheres]

Follow up to my earlier post. Just received the mail today in which a letter from the FAA was addressed to me. I have been waiting almost two months for this letter. I have been cleared to return to flying status and my medical certificate has been established. Thanks to those who have offered email support and suggestions. Now I need to follow up with increased focus on researching the Citation 560xl jobs. To any Citation Share pilots I would like to visit with you (pM) on employment opportunities with your company.Again thanks to all. Hemispheres.

 

[Cappy]

I feel your pain, brother!

I had a heart attack at 40 and lost my medical for nine months...that was in '04. Then my company shut down and I just got on with NetJets in April. I made it and so will you. I think CS would work for you if you don't want to commute but don't count out NJ.

One of lifes little speed bumps!

Blue Skies

 

[LegacyDriver]

Got your medical back? Hot damn! All right!

 

[Planedum]

Most effective

Congrads on getting your medical back. You have certainly survived a nightmare none of us want to have to deal with, but a reality nonetheless. For many years watching this board, I have never seen a group of strangers come together and help a fellow pilot out like you all have. I feel this was the true intention of this aviation board. Everyone be safe and stay healthy.

 

[skiandsurf]

I have experienced two major setbacks in the last couple of weeks and looking for input.
March 1, 2006 I sustained a head injury .

I am mostly impressed with the FAA on this one. I dont think any government agency moves that fast. March 1, 2006 - April 22, 2006. Congrats. Now go get a job you bum.

 

[Hemispheres]

The Bum's reply as he writes this with a grin on his face after reading skiandsurfs response. With all candor I appreciate the leads that have been generated on this board. There are more options across the country for Excel pilots then I imagined. Hemi.

 

[smellthejeta]

I am mostly impressed with the FAA on this one. I dont think any government agency moves that fast. March 1, 2006 - April 22, 2006. Congrats. Now go get a job you bum.

Heh. I had to go to landings.com to figure out they (west pac regional office) denied my second class medical and gave me a third. How do I get a physical copy of my certificate? The AME didn't issue it, so I doubt she has it.

 

[NYYfan]

hey congrats on getting your medical back good luck on the job deal