Originally Posted by
PilotWombat
Everything he said is accurate. It's quick. I submitted my medical on a Thursday, I was sitting in the sim the following Tuesday. Oh, and with 142 CBTs to do over the weekend. Never caught any grief about not getting those done on time, lol.
There is a checklist to follow on DeltaNet: Flight Ops -> Admin -> Pilot Leaves -> Return to Work Checklist. Some things on there didn't happen automatically as they say they will or are a pain, such as the EFB. I had to get a loaner for two weeks, as they would only ship the thing to my house but I was already in ATL doing sims.
This is also true. You'll get penalized for two years after coming back for the audacity of losing your medical. Also, if you call out sick on OE, you won't get paid for it. Ask me how I know...
I'm working on some resolutions to get these POS's fixed in the next contract.
Do you or anyone else recall how long it took to get your special issuance from the time your paperwork was submitted to the FAA?