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Does anybody know if I can fly as a commercial pilot in the United States with a pacemaker?

It is difficult to find an answer online.
4meAndyou · F
Disqualifying Conditions - (1) Diabetes mellitus requiring hypoglycemic medications; (2) Angina pectoris; (3) Coronary heart disease that has been treated or, if untreated, that has been symptomatic of clinically significant; (4) Myocardial infarction; (5) Cardiac valve replacement; (6) Permanent cardiac pacemaker; (7) Heart replacement; (8) Psychosis; (9) Bipolar disease; (10) Personality disorder that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested itself by overt acts; (11) Substance dependence; (12) Substance abuse; (13) Epilepsy; (14) Disturbance of consciousness without satisfactory explanation of cause; and (15) Transient loss of control of nervous system function(s) without satisfactory explanation of cause.
NOTE: Waivers for many of these conditions may be obtained through application to the FAA Aeromedical Certification Branch in Oklahoma City.

https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-health-requirements-for-becoming-a-pilot
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https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/standards/

One minute of googling.
Deadcutie · 18-21, F
I do not think so, to much liability
Spokeskitties75 · 46-50, M
As long as the FAA Doctor clears you... although I’m not sure to what capacity.
Spartan1 · 46-50, M
Medication yes. Pacemaker ...not 100 percent sure. But I believe no.

 
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