Originally Posted by
Garryowen
Hi,
Anyone have first or second hand knowledge about dropping orders and going on military leave before completing one year at a major or regional?
I have heard of CAL firing a guy for doing that during indoc. They said he lied on his application about his availability.
I'm curious to know which companies don't care too much and which ones will try to hammer someone. I know that there are laws to protect one if being activated but I'm curious about a voluntary acceptance of orders. After completing probation I know that one can accept voluntary orders for up to 5 years but it's early that I wonder about.
Thanks...
I had a squadron mate who did that at CAL...only went out for 2-3 months in his probationary year. There was no formal action taken because it would be illegal. His CP did have a 'talk' with him of sorts. His availability at CAL went up significantly for the remainder of his probation. Can they fire you for it? No. Can they bust you on enough checkrides to fire you? Maybe. Bottom line is that you never want to highlight yourself in your airline career...but especially so in your probationary year. I think the crap you get will vary by who your supervisor happens to be.