Originally Posted by
johnso29
Technically Timbo, that's not a call made on a "Good Faith" basis. You received a call based on Sec 14.F.3.b, which gives us the 2 circumstances in which verification is required.
Verification of sickness under Section 14 F. 2. is required when:
a) a pilot has used more than 100 hours of unverified sick leave in a sick leave year, or
b) a pilot has been absent on a single sick occurrence for 15 or more consecutive days.
Good Faith is covered under Sec 14 F 4. Not trying to be a smart guy. Just clarifying the contract.
I'm glad you brought it up J29, I was hoping someone would quote the contract.
I was caught unaware of the 15 -calendar days- thing, I thought it was 15 flying days. You could call in sick for a 1 day trip, forget to call in well for 15 days, and you'd have to provide a Doctor's note. I think that's just stupid. Make it Duty Days vs. Calendar Days.
The CP I spoke with was very nice to me when I explained my situation. He said I wasn't alone and that most guys are not aware of the required Doctor's Note, and that you can print it out off DL NET.
In the future, as soon as I get the sniffles and a sore throat, I'm going to
1. call in sick
2. print out that note
3. take it to my Doctor, have him fill it out
4. wait until I'm very, very, very well, before I return to work.
We get 300 hours now, right?
What is this "Good Faith" phone call you are talking about, and who gets it?