SWA New hire 1st class medical

[azxj]

Just got my packet for my June 1st class. Says we need a 1st class medical, mine expires in July. As an FO at SWA do you need to carry a 1st class, or can you let it go to 2nd class? I just don't want to have to get one in the middle of training some where.

Thanks

 

[RedEye1]

MY God, I wish I had your problems.

 

[shootr]

Your 1st class medical must be current on the first day of newhire class. It can then drop to a 2nd class. After that, you'll have to get a 1st class once per year until Captain upgrade. Welcome aboard!

shootr

 

[azxj]

That's great, thanks for the info.

 

[Notunderpar]

It will still need to be a valid 1st class for your PC.

 

[shootr]

Rams,

That doesn't sound correct based on what I remember from a year ago. But I'm often wrong when I "know" I'm right. I got mine right before class because it was due, anyway.

azxj,

Get the real right answer and call the People Department and ask them. A few guys on the internet can only give you what they think is correct. The People Department knows what is right.

shootr

 

[SWAPoolie]

PD told me you need a current first class medical before the start of class. It THEN is good for a year because you are an FO. However, the second six months it's classed as a second class. Therefore you need to have a first class medical given at least 6 months before class.