Originally Posted by
Hilltopper89
In addition, military pilots usually don't use company offered healthcare. I'd argue that over a career that savings would likely easily outpace any perceived loss from military commitments. In addition, a pilot is paid B/C retirement funds only for the hours he or she works. They get nothing when on mil leave. I too am embarrassed by your comments.
That is not correct. Read the ALPA miltary affairs reports. There is a current MEC update regarding the BC fund contribution when on MIL. The company has to fund the program for them in their absence as if they were still flying.