Atlas / Southern
09-06-2020, 08:58 AM
#2121
On Reserve
Joined APC: Apr 2020
Position: 757/767 FO
Posts: 12
That's what I thought also. Probationary pilot so union was of no help, and in fact seemed to be more loyal to company, even the new union rep sat on his hands and did return a single phone call to the pilot involved. Pilot involved has a clean training record, no training issues, but had been suffering from Covid long term. Management was working with this pilot with good communication trying to work through Covid 19. This pilot was then the victim of a criminal act that was not their fault and the company essentially cut the pilot loose. Yes the pilot is on probation, I understand that Birdsmash. What kind of human being or company will release a pilot based on a criminal act that was not his or her fault, especially during a pandemic. A lot of pilots over the years have fallen and we are going to take a stand for this pilot and others down the road, especially those who have been affected by covid19. Feel free to message me if you have more questions.
Originally Posted by Birdsmash
Traditionally a pilot has had to go out of their way in a fairly spectacular fashion to get fired at Southern. There’s probably more to your story. There are already Union mechanisms in place to represent the pilots.
09-06-2020, 10:21 AM
#2123
New Hire
Joined APC: Apr 2020
Position: B767
Posts: 4
I heard about this a couple weeks ago. From the rumor I heard, the wife or girlfriend had mental breakdown from covid 19, pulled a gun on him, went on an unhinged email rant with company. Poor guy was focused on protecting his kids, lost his job. Not what you want to have happen to you on probation for sure. I guess he had been in an abusive domestic situation for several months since Covid went full throttle. This isn't the first story I have heard of an otherwise outstanding professional cracking during covid. Dentist my cousin used back in Denver, had a complete breakdown and closed his practice of 22 years in a matter of days. Not a rally behind guy here, but with this pandemic this is a situation I can certainly lend my support behind. Southern step up and help this guy.
Originally Posted by Birdsmash
Traditionally a pilot has had to go out of their way in a fairly spectacular fashion to get fired at Southern. There’s probably more to your story. There are already Union mechanisms in place to represent the pilots.
09-06-2020, 10:55 AM
#2124
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2017
Posts: 1,349
Originally Posted by Twin Wasp
Good point, they could have just said they’ll look it the numbers. I can see two reasons. The company can say “If the union would just be reasonable we could have this done.” Which would seem to be a divide and conquer program against the union. Or they might be trying to set some limits for the arbitrator.
09-06-2020, 12:29 PM
#2125
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Joined APC: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,584
Originally Posted by alternatelaw320
Call to action. Help a Southern Pilot who recently lost their job due to covid 19 and criminal activity that was not their fault.
09-06-2020, 01:21 PM
#2128
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Joined APC: Apr 2020
Position: B767
Posts: 4
Came on here to get some info on Atlas/southern as it looks like my job is sketchy going into fall furlough season but reading back on the last couple posts not sure this is good for my career, what kind of corporate culture would toss a pilot going through a situation like that. Guess it doesn't surprise me these days.
09-06-2020, 01:23 PM
#2129
All is fine at .79
Joined APC: Sep 2016
Position: Paahlot
Posts: 4,082
Originally Posted by Jetstream41
Came on here to get some info on Atlas/southern as it looks like my job is sketchy going into fall furlough season but reading back on the last couple posts not sure this is good for my career, what kind of corporate culture would toss a pilot going through a situation like that. Guess it doesn't surprise me these days.
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