Originally Posted by
HuronIP
IMO those that do this are only taking advantage of a law established to protect reservists and National Guard member’s jobs when they get involuntarily activated. I'm pretty sure it isn't in place to suppliment your first year income at XYZ airlines.
The law states "voluntary" or "involuntary" so how about not reading into the law what you "think" it means or its intent and read the words. Active or inactive duty for training are also included in the wording. The intent is that your tax payer dollar can keep a reservist Mission ready for about 3 days a month and have a combat ready aviator etc. for fractions of the price of an active duty member. No airline has lost revenue because of this. BTW, if you think they have to have to hire a few more pilots because of this you are probably correct. However, all those furloughed guys are working at their respective reserve units to pay the bills while AA, United, etc are suffering through hard times. IE managers taking 40% bonuses with guys still on furlough.

The key is to work hard when your at work and be smart enough to know your role. Please realize reservists are trying to maximize their revenue the same way the airline does. If you don't like how we make extra money, take a 2nd job yourself. Respect to you sir.