Originally Posted by
AtlCSIP
Wake up, feel bad, call scheduling, go back to bed at ASA. You accrue sick time monthly, which can be used for your sick calls. I never called in the first year, so I don't know how it is handled for probationary pilots. The deduction is automatic if your credit is below minimum. Not sure what happens if your credit is above minimum.
Pretty much the same at Pinnacolaba... you take time off your sick balance to cover the time you missed... if you want you can also pick up open time later in the month to "buy back" your sick balance...
and in our contract they have to pay for the doctor's visit if they require a note...