R/G Colorblind ARNG member inelgible for ANG truck driver job?

[kenglish1]

I have previous AF service and am a member of the PA Army National Guard as an 88M Truck Driver for 10+ yrs. There is a position open with the PA Air Natl Guard for a truck driving position which I am applying for, however , I am Red/Green colorblind and was told that I would not qualify for a position with the ANG due to colorblindness. Is there a waiver that can be done by the VA or medical doctor ?

 

[colucci]

Wrong forum for this question friend

 

[Stealth_81]

I’ve moved this thread to “Off Topic” since it doesn’t relate to USAFA at all but the OP may still get some feedback from the gracious members of this site.

Stealth_81

 

[Old Navy BGO]

. Is there a waiver that can be done by the VA or medical doctor ?

As a general rule, a waiver is granted by the authority that makes the rule that a waiver is being requested for. For example, if the PA ANG has a rule, they are the authority to grant a waiver. The other general rule is that some medical conditions can be waived, and others can't. You should contact the PA ANG to ask your question. Good luck

 

[tug_boat]

I guess seeing a red brake light as green is not a problem.

Push Hard, Press Forward

 

[Capt MJ]

I’m not an aviator, but when I saw “ANG truck-driving position,” all I could think of was all the rolling gear driven around hangars, taxiways, aprons, and assumed the ability to distinguish between red and green would be critical to job safety.

 

[hornetguy]

I’m not an aviator, but when I saw “ANG truck-driving position,” all I could think of was all the rolling gear driven around hangars, taxiways, aprons, and assumed the ability to distinguish between red and green would be critical to job safety.

Meh, color vision issues and safety are quite overhyped. There’s a reason even the FAA makes it reasonable for all but true color blind people to get waivers. One day it will finally be an archaic standard.