VMFA187 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 All, I’m an USMC F/A-18 IP on terminal leave with the desire to TX to the AFRES/ANG. I was offered a position with a fighter unit but need a medical waiver. Does anyone have some guidance on who I should speak to about the process ahead? Much thanks for any assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopefulflyer389 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 7 minutes ago, VMFA187 said: All, I’m an USMC F/A-18 IP on terminal leave with the desire to TX to the AFRES/ANG. I was offered a position with a fighter unit but need a medical waiver. Does anyone have some guidance on who I should speak to about the process ahead? Much thanks for any assistance. Not a pilot, but was recently shown this and it may help. http://www.wpafb.af.mil/Portals/60/documents/711/usafsam/USAFSAM-Wavier-Guide-171005.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckindayton Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 5 hours ago, VMFA187 said: All, I’m an USMC F/A-18 IP on terminal leave with the desire to TX to the AFRES/ANG. I was offered a position with a fighter unit but need a medical waiver. Does anyone have some guidance on who I should speak to about the process ahead? Much thanks for any assistance. Maybe, ask away or PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Spike Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMFA187 Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 26 minutes ago, stuckindayton said: Maybe, ask away or PM. It says you cannot receive PMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMFA187 Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 Who knows, this could assist someone else down the line. I had an alcohol induced seizure, which is waiverable, after boozing hard with the squadron over a three day period on 31 Oct 2016. I met with a civilian neurologist who specialized in aviation and his recommendation was to return to flight, but the Navy denied my waiver. I had issues with my EEG which was conducted within days of the event which is to be expected due to the proximity to the event but my sleep deprived EEG months later was clean. I also had an extreme lack of sleep, severe dehydration, excess caffeine, a pre-workout supplement, and an incredibly intense crossfit workout minutes prior to the seizure. I’ve had no further events. Is there a process to get a waiver for a Rated aviator prior to affiliating with a squadron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckindayton Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Sorry, my box was full. I've deleted some messages. I'll ask our flight doc (I'm an eyeball person) tomorrow and let you know what he thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMFA187 Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 17 minutes ago, stuckindayton said: Sorry, my box was full. I've deleted some messages. I'll ask our flight doc (I'm an eyeball person) tomorrow and let you know what he thinks. That’d be great, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuggyU2 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Do you have a unit that has hired you, or that at least is advocating for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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