Originally Posted by
Snapshot217
I was told by an Omni pilot that the trainees who were sent home were told they weren't Omni employees, so I assume they don't have a seniority number, but perhaps someone who was actually in the class could verify. From what I understand, all current trainees and those with upcoming class dates are back in the hiring pool.
Yes they are 1099 contractors on training pay with no benefits, they become employees when they pass their Type ride, hence why the let guys go just before their Type rides at 0800 when they were scheduled for 1000 ride. They're trying to avoid furloughs in a record hiring environment. Supposedly all pilots were hired immediately by ATI down the hall?