Originally Posted by
FlyingBulldog
As far as I know, you don't have to complete the ENTIRE sim program if you don't consolidate, just one or two sims plus another checkride. That would be much less of a time waste than doing nothing until the deployment.
Side note: you said earlier that probation freezes with military leave, which I think is true, so why shouldn't consolidation also? Not really the point of this thread, just something I noticed.
As far as leaving due to delays, I decided not to, of course, but why take a further penalty delay for deploying?
I believe consolidation requirements are set by the FAA for the airline vice internally by the company.
Best advice I can give is talk to the Union Rep that deals with the Mil leave stuff, and see what they have to say. They may have an adequate solution for your specific situation that makes everyone involved happy.