Originally Posted by
gloopy
If you are becoming sick on reserve you need to call them first rather than busting out a "oh yeah, about that...." once you are tagged.
AA has a "sick if needed" option for reserve pilots. If you are sick, call in and tell scheduling. If you are "needed" for reserve coverage, then you are charged sick leave. If you aren't needed, then no charge to sick leave. It's something we should look for in our next contract.