CargoCan

Well, its not so new anymore

I think I'll hold onto it. Its always possible I might need it again!

CC

Palmtree Pilot

I went to Paris a few times in 2009 after the rules changed on the duration of a first class medical for under 40 applicants. Nooooooooooo problems. We have plenty of under 40 FOs that fly all over the World with no problems renewing their first class medical every 12 calender months.

You might want to reference FAR 61.23.


Luckily, I'm within 4 months so I can answer yes to that on the app.

PtP

Rosiemoto

, but the way some of us are acting about it makes it sound like someone will get penalized for doing so which is not true

---well spoken Ralph Macchio, if you apply with 'FE written current as of 24JAN2011' then in a May interview show up in MEM with a 100% FEX written score taken on 28APRIL2011, keep a copy of your previous written scores in your briefcase in case you are asked about it by HR.

biigD

I was just there. No problem at all.

That said, what FedEx wants, FedEx gets.

Thedude

Lets see, in 2009 I was ramped in Orly and in Hann and they had no problem with my FAA 1st class medical being 8 months into 12 months of expiry. On both counts I was the Capt of a widebody. The German knew about the rule change but did not realize it had gone into effect yet.
No, I don't work for Fedex...yet.

HIFLYR

More info, I would not want to get ramp checked in some countries.

Medical Certification Issues For International Flights

July 24, 2008
Do I need a First Class Medical to Fly Internationally?

Many States have different requirements from those of the U.S. when it comes to medical certificates. According to ICAO Annex 1 – Personnel Licensing, holders of commercial pilot licenses and airline transport licenses are required to hold a class 1 medical. These requirements are not based on the type of operation, private or commercial, but on the certificate held by the pilot making the flight. Although the FAA allows commercial pilots to hold second class medicals, the ICAO naming structure for the various classes of medicals does not fit with that of the U.S. Under the ICAO definition, a second class medical applies only to holders of private pilot licenses.
As a result, when conducting international flights, it is recommended that pilots (including those serving as Second-In-Command) carry a current FAA first class medical certificate. For pilots under age 40 at the time of examination, FAA first class medical certificates expire at the end of the last day of the 12th month following the examination date shown on the certificate. For pilots over age 40 at the time of examination, FAA first class medical certificates expire at the end of the last day of the 6th month following examination. For pilots over 40, inspectors may well conclude that the FAA first class medical is invalid if the date of the medical examination was more than six months prior to the date when the ramp inspection is made. This means, that any time after 6 months (to the day), an FAA first class Medical Certificate may be interpreted as no longer meeting ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS).
While the standards for FAA first and second class medicals are similar to those of an ICAO first class medical assessment, the differing classification structure and standards have historically caused confusion. In most States, outside of the U.S. and Canada, it is easier to simply carry a valid first class medical rather than trying to explain to a foreign inspector that a FAA second class medical equals an ICAO class 1 medical. Should your argument be less than convincing you may have to either get a current first class from an FAA Certified AME or bring in a pilot with current first class medical to remove your aircraft.
Excerpts from ICAO Annex 1- Personnel Licensing

“1.2.5.2 Except as provided in 1.2.5.2.1, 1.2.5.2.2, 1.2.5.2.3, 1.2.5.2.4 and 1.2.5.2.5, a Medical Assessment issued in accordance with 1.2.4.5 and 1.2.4.6 shall be valid from the date of the medical examination for a period not greater than:
60 months for the private pilot licence — aeroplane;
12 months for the commercial pilot licence — aeroplane;
12 months for the airline transport pilot licence — aeroplane;”
It also indicates the following in a note:
“Note 2 — When calculated in accordance with 1.2.5.2 and its sub-paragraphs, the period of validity will, for the last month counted, include the day that has the same calendar number as the date of the medical examination or, if that month has no day with that number, the last day of that month.”
In ICAO Annex 1, 2.4.1.6, the medical requirement for a commercial pilot is prescribed. It states:
“2.4.1.6 Medical fitness
The applicant shall hold a current Class 1 Medical Assessment.”
In ICAO Annex 1, 2.5.1.6, the medical requirement for an airline transport pilot is prescribed. It states:
“2.5.1.6 Medical fitness
The applicant shall hold a current Class 1 Medical Assessment.”
“6.1.1 Classes of Medical Assessment
Three classes of Medical Assessment shall be established as follows:
a) Class 1 Medical Assessment; applies to applicants for, and holders of:
— commercial pilot licences — aeroplane and helicopter
— airline transport pilot licences — aeroplane and helicopter
— flight navigator licences
— flight engineer licences
b) Class 2 Medical Assessment; applies to applicants for, and holders of:
— private pilot licences — aeroplane and helicopter
— glider pilot licences
— free balloon pilot licences
c) Class 3 Medical Assessment; applies to applicants for, and holders of:
— air traffic controller licences.”

The Walrus

This thread is like watching dogs run around in circles.

A Class I medical is good for 12 months for a pilot less than 40 years old.

A pilot needs a Class I medical to fly revenue trips in Europe.

A pilot applying for a job at Fedex needs a Class I medical administered within 6 months of his application.

nattyboh

Got my new medical today to comply with the "6 Month Requirement." Guess what the question reads now on the questionnaire?

"1. What is the date of the physical for your 1st Class Medical certificate? "

I guess they cut us under 40 year old pilots a break.

smig

I got my fresh medical today as well. Oh well, good for another year at least. They must have just changed that today.

max8222

Back in 1998 I had interviewed in March and BH called in the middle of May and said that my 1st class will expire in two months and could I get a new one and fax it to her. I asked her how fast she needed it. She responded "How soon do you want to start class!" I had one that afternoon and faxed it to her. She called the next day to offer me a class date in two weeks. I received the offer in a day or so after that via FedEx. So even back in the day they wanted you to have a current first class that did not revert to a 2nd until you were finished with training. I went to the back of the 727.