Originally Posted by
el_duderino
Sounded strange to me when I heard it, but I've spoken with 2 FOs this week who have friends going through it right now. Union was in the meeting, union rep told one this was the first time they've been to a 19 for training, hoping somebody with actual information pipes in.
A pilot that hasn’t passed their probationary proficiency check does not have full union protection. But the company tends to treat them as if they do and allows union representation during meetings between pilots and managemnt. Regardless, the term “Section 19” is probably being used as a catchall phrase in this instance and the outcome of that “investigation” is based solely on the decisions of management. Fact is, if you have problems during your first year (training, dependability, behavioral, flying skills, etc) you’ll be talking to management and they alone will decide if you are to remain an employee or be terminated.