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Hello!

Just a quick query. I'm an outgoing british graduate due to have my final stage of pouch surgery early next year. Am currently in the final stage of recruitment for a job with one of the large airlines situated here. They offer the opportunity to train and work as cabin crew on a flexible basis which I would LOVE to take advantage of, but is it safe and would I even pass a medical?

I've flown long-haul to Vancouver and Toronto before all well apart from slight dehydration. I imagine I would be moving about all day. Not even sure if the crew have their own bathroom?

So much to consider! Would appreciate any assistance!
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I believe the crew shares the bathroom with the public. I've flown many long haul flights with a jpouch and I know I could work as a flight attendant with my jpouch. But I don't know if there are any special considerations the airlines might have with us for employment? I do know someone who flies US routes and is a flight attendant. I could put you two in touch if you PM me your email address.

Sue Big Grin
I don't personally disclose my disease and surgeries to everyone, if I can do the job I can do the job and not everyone understands having a colon removed. Medical should be easy if it is like the US. Here the US coastguard issue the maritime license and the medical here is just a regular check up done by a GP. There is no PT test or anything. My husband is getting his certificates and license now for all of this to work in the Gulf.

If your air certs are just a simple medical you could be fine. I would think it is discrimination if they said you can't do the job due to a jpouch.

My friend is an air marshal and has a serious bladder issue, can't hold anything and does his job and that is a high risk job Smiler

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