Is this disqualifying?

Question

I know asthma after the 13th birthday is disqualifying, but I heard that Air Force pilots can't have had asthma EVER in their life. Is that true? My AFJROTC instructor is giving me the run around on this, so some answers would be great.

Answer 1

AF is really strict on asthma my friend had a prescription for an inhaler when she was 15 because of bronchitis, and she was disqualified because they thought she was hiding asthma even though she took several tests to prove to them that she does not and never had asthma. Any asthma I think would raise a red flag. Good luck.

Answer 2

your going to need to get a waiver from air education and training command.

Answer 3

Even the links I looked at were contradictory.  I'd suggest you read the links, make a few phone calls (Phone numbers are in the links) and ask the pros.  Rules may have changed recently due to needing highly-qualified jobs. Recruiters normally are aware of any regulatory changes.

The big thing it seems is if the person is still taking medication for childhood asthma.  That is a big red flag.  And adults with any case of asthma are disqualified because the fear is of a pilot going through an asthma attack, loses control of the expensive jet and crashes...

Get yourself a pulmonary exam.  Waivers are always granted. If your asthma is minimal you may stand a chance.  But if you get an attack in basic training you most likely face a medical discharge.