Originally Posted by Paok

Did you interview today!?

Originally Posted by Foulwx

Thanks. Working hard to get ready for a stress test on Friday. Had a heart attack in December - no previous symptoms. Have to do a freakin' angiogram sometime in April. I'm trying to meet the May FAA cardiac board.

The comment about the sick pay was pretty much off the cuff. Never computed it, don't really care. At the time it just seemed like a big number to lose. Having a 100% blockage at the top of your left anterior descending artery tends to change your outlook on lots of things.

Took a look at my last paycheck - it looks like I'm getting reimbursed for about 75% of the DPMA amount. I'm certainly happy with the DPMA, although I had hoped I would never need it. Nice people to work with.

I'm in the 270 hour group. Fortunately I hadn't used any this year so I've been able to go until next week before running out.

If anyone wants any info about the process, feel free to PM me. It's a real pain in the butt, and the outcome for me is still up in the air.

Originally Posted by Timbo

DPMA doesn't 'make you whole' unless you are a new hire. The amount it pays out goes -down- as you accrue more seniority, not up. It is tax free disability pay however, which helps. As a new hire you get 42%, as a more senior pilot, the scale runs down to 22%.

Disability pay from Harvey Watt is 50%, and if you have 25 years, you'll get 22% from DPMA, so you'll get about 72%.


From the DPMA web site:

How much is my benefit?
DPMA benefits are calculated using the current composite hourly rate (CHR) for your last assigned equipment x 80 hours. This gives you a “zero look back” (ZLB) value. Your ZLB value is then applied to the DPMA Benefit Table. Your DPMA disability benefit will be between 22%-42% of your ZLB value. To determine your payout amount, use the DPMA benefit calculator.

Originally Posted by BlaneO

Splash! 7 more added to the pool to today. 7-for-7 on interviews (one no-show, deployed military).

Originally Posted by Texan2IP

Thanks for the replies about where to consider living. We will probably check out each one. We will certainly rent for at least a year while we figure it all out.

Originally Posted by Razorback one

I second Dr Faulkner and the team at DPMA. I just got my medical back after 1 year off. Still can't believe that as a 36 year old I got cancer. But, these two teams work very hard to get you back in the air. Anyone can PM me to talk about my experience with DAL's disability, medical benefits, and the road back to flying.

R1

Originally Posted by Wmuav8r

Now that the AE closed, when will the list come out with what slots are available for the 3/17 class?