Are there waivers for hearing to be an Army pilot?

2022-10-15T20:29:57-04:00

Are there waivers for hearing to be an army pilot? I’m already active duty and have hearing aids for tinnitus but my hearing is still within army standards?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2022 9:25 PM

2022-10-15T21:25:00-04:00

That is going to be up to the Flight Surgeon that does your physical. Is it possible to get a waiver? Yes. Is it going to happen? Only one way to find out. Go find the Flight Surgeon on your base and ask them.

Response by COL Randall C. made Oct 15 at 2022 9:38 PM

2022-10-15T21:38:06-04:00

Consult AR 40-501, chapter 4, para 4-7 (which reference table 4-1) for hearing loss tolerances.

As for waivers, anything is possible. Likelihood of it being approved is another story. Consult DA PAM 40-502.

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ARN8673_AR40_501_FINAL_WEB.pdf
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ARN8672_P40_502_FINAL.pdf

ARN8673_AR40_501_FINAL_WEB.pdf

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2022 4:57 PM

2022-10-16T16:57:21-04:00

What's your profile looking like? 2? 3? If you have a 3, you probably will not make it in with a waiver. Like the others have said, might as well try and let them tell you no. Don't leave any "what if" questions in your future. They only lead to regret!