Short Term Disablility and Still Getting a Flying Job?

Question by Joe A: Short Term Disablility and still getting a flying job?
In my Current Job I got very sick and was in the hospital for a little under a week. I have been cleared from the hopital, but am thinking about taking short term disablitby from work. What effect would that cuase if any from getting a flight job. What do Most of the Job Applications state about previous healthy issues? Is there a box that specifially says did you ever take short term disabilty?

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Answer by Tito v
no

Answer by Kevin H
without knowing your medical history its kinda hard to give an answer but here goes.. you need an aviation medical certificate in order to fly.. as long as you can pass the exam, you should be fine.. the employer usually doesnt ask you about your health.. a second class medical certificate is pretty basic.. checks your blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, eyes for color blindness, might have to turn your head and cough.. the doc will ask you about previous medical history and you’re expected to be honest with him.. im not sure what all is involved in a first class medical since i havent had one done yet but i believe its much more in-depth..

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