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Posted 09 July 2004 - 01:34 AM

I am a flight student currently continuing my training toward a position with an airline (with luck). I have heared disscusion related to pilot height requirements and have grown a little nervous. My medical certificate lists my height as 67 inches, and I am wondering if this could be an issue. Anyone have any experience with this topic? unsure.gif
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Posted 09 July 2004 - 12:32 PM

Height of 67 inches is not an issue for the airlines. There are many airline pilots shorter than you! I dont think there are any airlines that have a minimum height requirement anymore, those days are over. The military may be a little different. I know the military did have a minimum height requirement but not sure what they are or if they are still an effect.

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Posted 07 February 2005 - 08:09 AM

Being 5'7" isn't going to be a problem for you. I've had a couple female F/Os who were probably around 5'2" or 5'3", and they do just fine. I do know that my airline still has a minimum (and a maximum) height requirement for our flight attendants. I guess that has to do with putting stuff in the overheads.
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 11:12 PM

What about a maximum size requirement. Im currently playing College football which puts me at about 6'4" 235. Probably a rediculous question, but curious. Thanks for not making too much fun of me!
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 11:31 PM

Height not really a problem for getting hired. However it may make some smaller airplanes a little uncomfortable on long trips! tongue.gif
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Posted 15 March 2005 - 11:48 PM

Hey my seat hurts me so bad, it dont matter how tall i am or not it is just numb, seriously i have seen pilots at 5 feet do more than just fine, excellent even!! No Worries!! smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif
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Posted 29 August 2005 - 10:29 AM

To the best of my knowledge, the military requirements are Minimum of 5'3" and a Max of 6'7".. but as it has been stated on the board here, I know of no similar restrictions for civil aviation.
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Posted 09 February 2008 - 11:50 AM

Yeah you should be okay. My freinds dad is a pilot and he's only 5ft. 5in. And he flies the B757.

Dont worry about it. You'll be fine. biggrin.gif
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Posted 18 March 2008 - 05:10 PM

I am 6'10" and about to start my flight training with the long term goal of working for a major. Is there anyone who can give me an idea of the limitations I will face (if any) as a result of being so tall? Will this limit me on career opportunities in terms of the equipment that I can operate?
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