Originally Posted by
P8ASW
I am close to separating from the Navy and had a quick question. From the different Legacy carriers, is there any program in place when a pilot loses his medical? Say I worked for Delta/UAL/AA etc. and was unable to get my 1st class, would I end up on the street? Is there any kind of "workers comp" type compensation plan in place? I know there is private loss of license type insurance available if you lose your license permanently, but what about if you are going to be med down for 6 months, a year, decade etc?
Not that I anticipate it happening, but I am getting a bit older, would hate to give the military gig up, lose my medical and looking for a desk job somewhere.
Thanks!
Most everyone does. Delta's disability program pays 50% of pay until age 65 if you lose your medical. We also have a supplemental disability program we pay for, which is very inexpensive, that covers an additional 50% for the first year you're out.