Originally Posted by
shrsailplanes
be that as it may, a pilot on probation is still subject to the same work rules and protections as a 30 year pilot. Yes? So, this idea that somehow the first year is boot camp where you get the crap beat out of you and then fired before your probation is up doesn’t make a lot of sense.
I dont think anyone ever said that.
In fact the long time NJA pilots arguing for new hires to never call in sick or call in fatigued would lend its self to the idea that the company will come after you if you if you do and possibly fire you during probation.
A probationary pilot is expected to adhere to the policies and procedures like any pilot. However, “at will” employment gives the company the right to fire you for any reason what so ever and the union will have little to no involvement. There is no pilot review board and there is no appeal process.