Originally Posted by
Crown
the issue here is that every time you talk to the CPO, your "case file" builds. It might not seem like a big deal in the moment, but the thicker your file gets, the more ammo they have to use against you. Missed commutes, sick call verifications, APU usage (yes, they track), dwell time (yes, they track), this stuff adds up. You never want to give the chief pilots any ammo to use against you. That's why these GFB's are a much bigger deal than you think.
You can request to see your file anytime you want. There is a bunch of misinformation on this thread. Read and know your contract.
E. Critical Items 1 2 1. A pilot will be furnished with copies of all items placed in their file pertaining to them that may be of a critical nature. They will be given the opportunity to acknowledge receipt and to make a responsive statement. Such responsive statement will be placed in the pilot's personnel file. A pilot may also file a grievance challenging any such item in their file. Items within their file that a pilot is not given an opportunity to acknowledge may not be used against them in an investigation or discipline/discharge case.