Expert: Ismar Avdic, Eng. - 8/19/2008

Question
QUESTION: Hi this is Abdul samad Recently I came to know that i have Colour Defeciency Problem that is Red & Green which i am not able to Identify only with the Plate they use to Check but Normally i can Identify the colour if you can pls help mw with the Same that whther i will make it or not

ANSWER: Color deficiency  meaning Daltonism deficiency of recognition of red and green color is problem in USA. I mean you can get your pilot license, but you will have restriction to fly only daylight, not night. So that means that you can not be an professional airline pilot because your commercial license will be limited also with same restriction that you can not fly during night. However, good thing is that in USA you can be professional pilot with smaller charter airline and fly only daylight trips.

Good Luck
Ismar



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QUESTION: Well if u can also tell me that can I work for an airline as a cabin crew if not pilot.

Answer
Cabin crew requirements are not that hard regarding medical problems. In essence I would not give up the goal to be pilot all together. Before I can say more, I would suggest you get more information what kind of medical requirements your country is asking from pilots. Next step would be take an test medical exam for pilot in your country and face the problem if there is any problem existing, before we start getting suggestions. After that we can see solutions and how we can treat problem. But do not give up that easy.
Cabin crew can be anybody. But even pilot can be anybody too.

Keep me posted what is the complete diagnosis and I'll see if there is any exceptions how can be treated. I mean in USA you do not have to have an lung, an leg or hand, or eye, but you can still always get an first class medical ticket.

The best
Ismar
P.S. Thanx for really nice rating!!