Originally Posted by
Guard
I would avoid this place like a disease, they just got rid of half dozen people who where coming off probation for using sick leave while on probation. No other issues, what's most troubling is they let some people fly 7-8 months then canned them last week of probation for sick calls in February. Military avoid at all cost!
I think they warned them like they warn all new hires that at month 10 or 11, they will look at the absence rate, the no shows and will probably let people go if they abuse it. If you are sick or are facing personal issues, talk to someone.
Not sure there is proof that people were canned for using sick leave only. Like all airlines, calls to dispatch are recorded, one need to be smart when calling and asking days off. I would tend to think that any company has pilots on probation for a few reasons and absenteeism might be one of them.
What about the people who got given a second chance and got their probation extended 1 more year instead of being canned?
One thing that's definitely tough is the lack of PTO the first year.