Originally Posted by
TurboDog
I believe it is approved throught the Chief pilots office. You are not paid for a personal day. Not sure how many you need, but it is generally not something you just go out on. If you will need an extended period of time off for medical reasons you will use sick/FMLA/Medical leave depending on your situation. An extended period of time off can be approved, however I have heard of very few people getting approved for it.
If they have the staffing,t hey are supposed to grant you PL.
I had a buddy that walked into the CP office and asked to drop the last 4 legs (over 2 days) of a trip because he wanted to go on vacation early. (used those exact words to the chief when asked why). Comair had the staffing, so he let him do it no problem. And no, there is no friendship between buddy and chief pilot
