Originally Posted by
flyhere421
What if no one can cover and you only get one chance for this interview, as a possible reschedule could be years away. Do you still say it’s best interest to not go, or go and see if they ask the question if you called in sick? Any carriers in specific that ask this?
I came close to that, and would have told them I called out sick with my CP's concurrence (which was true).
Don't be afraid to talk to your chief, almost all regional CP's will be cool because they understand they're in the stepping-stone business. The CP may not have the authority to clear your schedule (mine didn't) but they may be able to provide top-cover for a sick call (mine would have if needed).
Tough position to be in. It's too bad that some majors put you in that catch-22.