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Originally Posted by seven6
Prospective Flight Crewmembers... Does this include furloughed pilots or not? Are they still considered current employees?
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Good question, the law does not specify that one way or the other. The common-sense interpretation to me would be to grandfather furloughs but the FAA will be the agency implementing this and they might not agree...
The whole concept of furlough is a purely a business arrangement...it has nothing, zero, zip whatsoever to do with FAR's. Interpreted literally, a returning furloughee might be considered a new-hire depending on how long he was gone and what training is required.
But as far as the ATP goes, the law does not appear to require that of new hires until three years after the date of passage. You might be subject to a brutal interview/screening process when you return, but I think you will have three years to get the ATP.
Don't get any DUI's or FAR violations while furloughed...I'd bet you will not be invited back if you do.