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11-27-2015 | 06:54 PM

#51

TexanDriver

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Originally Posted by Hrkdrivr

I never heard a thing about either sick-out except auto-generated emails detailing the need to call in well, and how you could WS/GS and pay back your sick bank if you flew on days of a rotation that were removed for the sick-out if you got healthy in time.

On the two sick calls I had during probation I got phone calls from the CPO checking up on me. Both sick outs were verified too, so I guess phone calls are standard for probies?

11-28-2015 | 02:28 AM

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scambo1

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Originally Posted by GunshipGuy

I think I heard this guy in the media room in the crew lounge. Man, that guy sounded like he was dying! I was grateful he didn't show up in the cockpit for the start of the trip.

Back in the days of 737-200, I got called for a gs and so did the Capt. We show up for a 3 day, and he barfed To DCA and back to ATL. I was 100% solo. When we pulled into the gate in ATL, I said to him, either you or me are off the plane. He got up and called in sick.

I wouldn't say he was gracious but, he knew I was right. He should've never showed up. I didn't get sick from him.

11-28-2015 | 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Boatbuilder

We keep hearing about the small minority that supposedly abuses sick leave. I'd like to bring up the other side of the coin, pilots that fly sick.
As an 88 FO I put up with sniffling, coughing and sneezing captains for 10 long years. I took numerous colds home to be shared with my wife and daughter.

Well no more.

I'm posting notice of my sick personal sick leave abuse policy now that I occupy the left seat. Show up sick to fly with me and I'm having you pulled from the trip. No joke. No excuses.
Please make the call. BEFORE the trip. You aren't doing anybody any favors coming to work when you are not 100%. No your fellow crewmwmbers or your passengers.

You must be a treat to work with.

11-28-2015 | 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TexanDriver

On the two sick calls I had during probation I got phone calls from the CPO checking up on me. Both sick outs were verified too, so I guess phone calls are standard for probies?

I know they routinely call on your first sick out as a new hire. Usually it's to make sure you understand the process.

11-29-2015 | 04:25 AM

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index

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Originally Posted by dragon

I know they routinely call on your first sick out as a new hire. Usually it's to make sure you understand the process.

Yep, the CPO is just trying to be helpful to make sure they "understand the process." Because I'm sure this wasn't discussed more than 100 times in INDOC. They know the sick pilot must be under the added stress of trying to figure out such a confusing "process"..."should I call in well when I'm well"...or "does the company assume I'm well for my next trip and I have to call in sick for each trip"???? It's just so confusing.

Thank goodness we have the CPO to help us "understand." After all, they're just trying to help, right?

11-29-2015 | 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadHead

You must be a treat to work with.

I am as long as you don't show up sick.

11-29-2015 | 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dragon

I know they routinely call on your first sick out as a new hire. Usually it's to make sure you understand the process.

25+ years and I got my first call this year! Guess I'm not using enough of my sick time!

11-29-2015 | 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Piklepausepull

25+ years and I got my first call this year! Guess I'm not using enough of my sick time!

your right

11-30-2015 | 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nohat

I'm glad those Mentors above are teaching our new hires correctly, but that was not the case for the individual I flew with.

Please don't paint all us mentors with a broad stroke just because one mentor was giving you bad info. We stress with our new hires over and over that if you're sick, call in sick.