Originally Posted by
Eric Stratton
I think what he is getting at is it could be a phony sick call and there could be legal ramifications especially if 1000 pilots tried to do that.
The MEC just put out a email about this. I guess they are hearing the company is worried about it.
"....pilots who have submitted their “Intention to Retire” paperwork with a specific date in October, November, December or any ensuing month and who want to retire prior to DCC are advised to do the following:
• Pay close attention to all communications from ALPA and NWA to be aware of the DCC date. It is anticipated that DCC will occur at anytime in the next two months, and could occur with only a few days notice.
• Be prepared to rescind your previous “Intention to Retire” form on short notice and replace it with a revised form that indicates an immediate retirement. You should download this form from NWA’s Flight Operations website and have it available for immediate submission to your Base Manager. Fax numbers for the NWA Bases are provided below.
• If you are on a trip at the time of DCC, notify Flight Operations of your intention to retire upon completion of that day’s flight time so arrangements can be made to cover the remainder of your trip."