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Originally Posted by PilotWombat
(Post 3871097)
Everything he said is accurate. It's quick. I submitted my medical on a Thursday, I was sitting in the sim the following Tuesday. Oh, and with 142 CBTs to do over the weekend. Never caught any grief about not getting those done on time, lol.
There is a checklist to follow on DeltaNet: Flight Ops -> Admin -> Pilot Leaves -> Return to Work Checklist. Some things on there didn't happen automatically as they say they will or are a pain, such as the EFB. I had to get a loaner for two weeks, as they would only ship the thing to my house but I was already in ATL doing sims. This is also true. You'll get penalized for two years after coming back for the audacity of losing your medical. Also, if you call out sick on OE, you won't get paid for it. Ask me how I know... I'm working on some resolutions to get these POS's fixed in the next contract. Do you or anyone else recall how long it took to get your special issuance from the time your paperwork was submitted to the FAA? |
Originally Posted by JSDL
(Post 3871230)
Do you or anyone else recall how long it took to get your special issuance from the time your paperwork was submitted to the FAA?
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Originally Posted by JSDL
(Post 3871230)
Do you or anyone else recall how long it took to get your special issuance from the time your paperwork was submitted to the FAA?
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Just as a note, there is a widget specific FB page about disability and sick leave, with plenty of people contributing their experiences - search for Widget Pilot Disability/sick. Also, I think the company had a recent forum about pilot disability on Skyhub. Just search of the flt ops news for "disability"
In my experience, they get you back on payroll very quickly - depending on sim availability it can be very quick to get back to the line, so only get your medical and paperwork ready when you're really ready. |
Originally Posted by JSDL
(Post 3871230)
Do you or anyone else recall how long it took to get your special issuance from the time your paperwork was submitted to the FAA?
It showed up completely unannounced with no follow-up required and no restrictions a little over three months after applying. So...yeah. Don't apply until you're fully ready to come back. |
Submitted my return to work 1/8, had authorization from Dr. Van that day. E-mail from Pilot Assist the next morning. And then...nothing. Not a peep from anyone. So we shall see - I just assume with the winter storm and the AE and monthly bid process over the last week I got shuffled down in the priority queue but who knows.
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Originally Posted by TruNorth
(Post 3872345)
Submitted my return to work 1/8, had authorization from Dr. Van that day. E-mail from Pilot Assist the next morning. And then...nothing. Not a peep from anyone. So we shall see - I just assume with the winter storm and the AE and monthly bid process over the last week I got shuffled down in the priority queue but who knows.
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
(Post 3872392)
Make sure you are getting paid properly.
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
(Post 3872392)
Make sure you are getting paid properly.
So if you think your disability and DPMA should have been “less” after being back on normal payroll, don’t spend it. It’ll take a little while and a notice will appear. |
Originally Posted by JSDL
(Post 3871230)
Do you or anyone else recall how long it took to get your special issuance from the time your paperwork was submitted to the FAA?
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