Would a passenger be allowed into the flight deck when both pilots are incapacitated or one of them who is too ill to fly?

Hi Capt Lim,

I've always been interested in aircraft and flying. My parents have worked for commercial airlines around the country ever since I can remember. My dad used to take me to work with him when he was a gate agent, even onto the tarmac when he was at smaller airports. Of course this was all pre-9/11...

I've been playing flight simulator since I was a kid and finally started flight lessons for my PPL. I chose health care as a career path, mainly due to the bad job market for new pilots but also because I'm afraid of turbulence. Haha but I'm slowly getting over that the more I'm in the left seat.

My question for you: would a reasonable flight crew let a passenger into the flight deck these days, in the unlikely event of dual pilot incapacitation? (Of course I'd be more of an asset as a nurse tending to the crew).

What about to "lend a hand" if one pilot were ill? Or would he choose the cabin crew before any 'average Joe' with a few hours in a Cessna?

Thanks!

Jeremy Marsh