Can you be colorblind and be a pilot?

The answer is yes, a colorblind person with a mild color deficiency can become a pilot, as long as they can demonstrate their ability to identify the different colors that would pertain to their duties, but if you are completely colorblind you can't be a pilot.



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First of all, do pilots need 20/20 vision? According to the FAA, the eyesight requirements for a pilot are as follows: Distant vision should be 20/20 or better, with or without corrective lenses, in each eye. Standard visual acuity (16”) is 20/40 in each eye, separately.

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There are numerous occupations for those who are colorblind, including software developer, statistician, data scientist, financial manager, therapist, psychiatrist, lawyer, teaching, culinary work, business careers, writing, actor, politician, trade jobs, bank tellers, child care assistants, dispatchers, social workers ...

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Due to the risks to flight safety posed by ADHD, regulatory authorities worldwide consider ADHD a disqualifying condition for pilots. Unfortunately, pilots sometimes fail to disclose ADHD to their Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).

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The answer is YES – you can wear glasses and be an airline pilot! Perfect uncorrected vision is not a requirement to be a pilot or an air traffic controller. Glasses, contact lenses and refractive surgery are all (with certain limitations) acceptable ways to correct visual acuity problems.

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Ideally, becoming a pilot should only take 3 to 4 years, the time it takes to get your Bachelor of Science in Professional Flight. Getting an education is also good for a consistency of training, so it's preferred to wait to start your journey until you are in a certified school, like LETU.

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Please note that all pilots requiring corrective lenses must have at least one pair of untinted spectacles available whilst exercising the privileges of their licence.

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Common Airline Tattoo Policy Most airlines have a similar policy when it comes to tattoos. They allow pilot tattoos as long as they are not visible while on duty and do not contain any offensive content. This means that any tattoos on the hands, neck, or face must be covered up while on duty.

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ASD is not specifically disqualifying, and is discussed in a Federal Air Surgeon's Medical Bulletin here. While it isn't specifically disqualifying, you can expect it to take a large amount of time and money to convince the FAA that you are fit to fly.

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