Originally Posted by
Noworkallplay
Get well soon! My point is you can be pay protected up to 60 days. Section B.3 of the Medical MOU
3. A pilot who is symptomatic per the applicable SAFO/CDC (currently SAFO 20009) shall notify the Company and will be placed in a sick status. If the pilot is diagnosed with Covid-19 (symptomatic or asymptomatic), he will be Pay Protected until authorized to return to work.
a. The Company will exercise reasonable efforts to expedite Covid-19 testing and/or return to work clearance of pilots who are symptomatic.
b. The pilot shall have all sick hours restored based on a positive Covid-19 diagnosis.
c. A pilot diagnosed with Covid-19 will be Pay Protected for the duration of his COVID-19 infectious period up to a maximum of 60 days, after which he will be placed into sick status.
for once I agree with Noworkallplay…take your time getting back and be free of symptoms. No need to drag your body down doing night hub turns! But I think Noworkallplay‘s notion is right. A lot of dudes coming back early to scratch their AVA & draft itch. Money is flowing right now.