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the scope of this article to write about all the intricacies of insurance premiums and policies. By all means, please heed my warning and get yourself a loss of medical certificate insurance policy!


It took a good five months for the insurance company to pay out. Those five months were tough ones, full of uncertainty and doubt. Uncertainty about what the future holds for my family and myself. Luckily, I made solid connections and friendships throughout my career in the industry that were able to come to the rescue. I am blessed to be able to stay in the profession that I love because of the amazing technology available to us. Through networking, hard work, and connections, I was able to secure a job. A little over a year after my diagnosis, I accepted a position in Denver as an AS-350 and an EC-135 check airman in Level-D simulators and I was able to earn back my third-class medical. Although I can no longer fly professionally, I believe I am making more of an impact now as a check airman. My hope is that I can help the industry by improving safety one pilot at a time. I was able to overcome a huge obstacle placed in my path and in the end, come out a better person. I still struggle every day with the disease, and at times it’s very hard to manage, but life continues and for that I am eternally grateful. For everyone who was there for me, I cannot thank you enough.


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