do self harm scars prevent me from being an airline pilot?
i want to become an airline/commercial pilot and i know that you need to pass medical exams in order to become one. i was wondering if self-harm scars will prevent you from passing these medical exams? i did some research and got some very mixed opinions so i'll be extremely thankful if someone has an answer to this!
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by zyzruii want to become an airline/commercial pilot and i know that you need to pass medical exams in order to become one. i was wondering if self-harm scars will prevent you from passing these medical exams? i did some research and got some very mixed opinions so i'll be extremely thankful if someone has an answer to this!
I’ll be completely honest I have no idea, but, as someone who has self harmed and has scars, I’d be really shocked and upset if you couldn’t?
I mean, why should the fact you struggled with self harm in the past make you unfit for the job?
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You might be referred for a psychological assessment, to see if you are a suicide risk. There have been a few instances of airline pilots taking crew and passengers with them when killing themselves by deliberate flight into terrain.
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by Daisy._.7777I’ll be completely honest I have no idea, but, as someone who has self harmed and has scars, I’d be really shocked and upset if you couldn’t?
I mean, why should the fact you struggled with self harm in the past make you unfit for the job?
I mean, why should the fact you struggled with self harm in the past make you unfit for the job?
u have to pass a medical exam to become a pilot, and they take into account ur mental and physical well-being i think. im worried that they might think that someone who has self harmed in the past might be someone mentally unwell idk
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You need to an enquire. As they would likely take in mental health, well being, your safety and the safety of others.
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