Can I still be an ATP if I have a slight hearing problem?
syn2cool2fool asked:
I am not completely deaf but according to my audiology test, I
have problems hearing high pitch sounds! Would this affect me in
the future if I was going to be a pilot? I’m kind of worried.. It would be great to get an answer from someone who knows the restrictions to be an ATP pilot.
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I am not completely deaf but according to my audiology test, I
have problems hearing high pitch sounds! Would this affect me in
the future if I was going to be a pilot? I’m kind of worried.. It would be great to get an answer from someone who knows the restrictions to be an ATP pilot.
July 18th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Pilots do not necessarily have to have great hearing. As a matter of fact, pilots who have served for several years have been known to have substantial hearing damage caused by their service.
However, you do have to have exceptional eye-sight. Usually better than 20/20.
I hope this is helpful to you! Chris B