Originally Posted by
dalad
Speaking of sick, why does sick usage count against the block hour limit? I'm not even close to it at over 280 hours, but I did use all my sick leave before going on STD for one month, and it factors into my block hour limit. I've only flown about 350 hours this year.
Probably because there are a few guys who would abuse it if it weren't included. Bag out sick for trips, then double dip on off days for double or triple pay. You know (some) guys would do it and that's probably we all have that rule.