Originally Posted by
CarolinaJet
TP checked out form 2550. Thx I will be there for the Nov. 15 16 interview. I had one other question. How does EK handle sick leave beyond the 5 days annually. Just wondering what happens if I break a bone or something. Need a simple surgery etc.. How do the pilots get paid or is it all handled through loss of license insurance. Thx
Not sure where you heard a 5 day figure. This is one area that EK have historically been very generous on. The average line pilot sick time is 12-13 days per year. There is no deduction in pay, other than loss of flying pay for sick time in general. I think there can be if someone is abusing the system with too many unexcused sick calls. Generally you need a doctor note if calling in sick for more than 2 days. They're easy enough to get.
Long term sick is paid on full base pay for 6 months according to the HR manual. If you are able to work in the office doing little projects when on long term sick ( i.e. broken bone ) then you will likely be asked to do so.
TP