Originally Posted by Powderkeg

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.