December 8, 2015

Sick Leave Trend Analysis


Yesterday Flight Operations released an update with a Sick Leave Trend Analysis depicting past pilot sick leave usage which highlighted utilization during holiday periods. We recognize the Company’s right to communicate to its employees regarding operational topics and concerns. However, it is important to remember that it is our Pilot Working Agreement that governs our Sick Leave benefit. ALPA remains steadfastly committed to enforcing the provisions in the PWA. Please reference Section 14 of the PWA for contractual guidance on Sick Leave.

The safety of your passengers and your crew depends upon your fitness to fly and the FARs clearly state that the wellbeing of the pilot is a primary consideration for safety of flight. A pilot should never fly when sick nor should a pilot call in sick when well.

As always, fly safe.