Originally Posted by
sailingfun
Trust me, I am very aware of what happens on LTD. Historically however once a pilot goes on LTD his chances of coming back are in single digits. Take a look at the LTD list in Delta net. It's a lot bigger then most realize. A handful will come back each year.
It's also been implied in many threads that Delta tries to force people on to LTD. Nothing could be further from the truth. The company does everything possible to keep people off and assist in getting people back from LTD.
Well I will agree that Delta and DALPA do everything they can to help guys get their medical certification back. Look no further than one of our pilots who had his leg amputated and is back flying.
Contact your DPAC chairman and ask him how many hundreds of Delta pilots that have been on LTD and are back. Not single digits. Nearly all.
Don't give the impression that LTD is mostly used by those who suffer grave illnesses and never come back. Not true. There are lots and lots and lots of situations that can put you on LTD. Usually for less than a year, but it is something we ALL can be affected by.
If you wanna know what I think, I think the company should pay for our DPMA.