Originally Posted by
RV2312
So regarding all the pilots caught by this COVID mess while in training, I have questions.
While still technically employed, and receiving either 10 hrs per pay period or health care coverage, what's your obligation to SkyWest should you find other flying work? What would the company position be on this? I'm talking about a full time job that comes with a contract due to training costs. People need to work and put food on the table.
If the call comes to go back to training and you have an obligation elsewhere, are you done? Would they pass you over in seniority until you're available? Has anyone had this discussion with the company or with a SAPA rep?
There's plenty of room for debate about when or if trainees will get called back, and although it relates to these questions it's not what I'm looking to discuss.
I know of a guy who is in a similar position. From his story, there must not be any obligation until you receive a call to come back to training.
He was able to find his way into a nice corporate flying gig that he enjoys more than the airline side. He continues to collect the minimum pay and benefits from SkyWest but he said that he will resign when they call him back for training.
It will be interesting to see how many people don’t return to training when the callbacks come.