Originally Posted by
eagleatr
I spoke to the pilot service center about my jury summons, and the forwarded it on to the futures desk, who took me off my trip the conflicted with the initial report requirements.
Now, I have to go back later this week to sit on a jury. Depending on how long the trial lasts, it may conflict with my next trip, but I won't actually know until the trial starts. If I wait til I know for sure, it may be fairly short notice for them to cover my trip. Should I wait til last minute, or just tell them it does?
Also, do I have to provide proof I was at jury duty when it's over?
Thanks.
You will have to provide proof but it's not hard to get. That being said, if it's short notice so be it - no worries. If you just "say" you have a jury duty conflict and get caught in a lie it would be worse for you for sure.
Just like when you are sick you are sick - even if it's the 10th time this calendar year. There is no way the company would be successful in coming after you. Not saying they won't try but FARs and ALPA backing you up - not an issue.