Bart Harley Jarvis
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So I ran into an unfortunate and unique situation, which is why I haven't been on here recently. Two months into my first tower my medical got suspended due to a previously undiagnosed heart issue. Not life threatening, but not FAA approved.
I was going to be terminated if I submitted my paperwork so after discussing with 4 different doctors all familiar with the situation (one with NATCA), it was in my best interest to resign for "personal and health reasons" then let them do it for me, in the off chance I can get this thing corrected which I pretty much have to get lucky for.
Fast forward now about 6 months later I had to go to the doctor for the flu and when they checked on it I showed surprising improvement (but still not where I want to be). Even if it's a year or two or however long down the road, if I can get a clean bill of health, how would I go about trying to reapply (if that's even a possibility). I passed the academy comfortably, but didn't get the full 52 weeks so I'm in a weird grey area. I live near a level 5 tower that is currently sitting at I think 70ish% staffing, would I be able to apply directly there?
I work near an airport and pretty much get FOMO everytime I see a plane come and go, and am really hoping to be able to one day get back in if my health cooperates, as I know I am fully capable of doing this job. Any advice would be appreciated.
I was going to be terminated if I submitted my paperwork so after discussing with 4 different doctors all familiar with the situation (one with NATCA), it was in my best interest to resign for "personal and health reasons" then let them do it for me, in the off chance I can get this thing corrected which I pretty much have to get lucky for.
Fast forward now about 6 months later I had to go to the doctor for the flu and when they checked on it I showed surprising improvement (but still not where I want to be). Even if it's a year or two or however long down the road, if I can get a clean bill of health, how would I go about trying to reapply (if that's even a possibility). I passed the academy comfortably, but didn't get the full 52 weeks so I'm in a weird grey area. I live near a level 5 tower that is currently sitting at I think 70ish% staffing, would I be able to apply directly there?
I work near an airport and pretty much get FOMO everytime I see a plane come and go, and am really hoping to be able to one day get back in if my health cooperates, as I know I am fully capable of doing this job. Any advice would be appreciated.