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08-30-2010, 02:44 PM
#231
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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.
08-30-2010, 04:57 PM
#232
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Originally Posted by Gunfighter
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.
08-30-2010, 05:26 PM
#233
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Originally Posted by Gunfighter
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.
08-30-2010, 05:31 PM
#234
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Originally Posted by Gunfighter
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.
Originally Posted by shiznit
Fedex has a very similar policy. Definitely needs to be in the next contract.
Anyone know how it is determined if you're needed? Is there a formula? Is it just reserves available to reserves required? Just wondering how defend a discrepancy with the company if this policy was available.
08-30-2010, 05:35 PM
#235
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Originally Posted by Gunfighter
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.
08-30-2010, 05:50 PM
#236
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Originally Posted by gloopy
That sounds like a very pilot friendly policy, and also has some potential pro-safety elements as well as more advanced time for the company to pre-plan potential absences.
08-30-2010, 05:53 PM
#237
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Originally Posted by johnso29
Anyone know how it is determined if you're needed? Is there a formula? Is it just reserves available to reserves required? Just wondering how defend a discrepancy with the company if this policy was available.
08-30-2010, 05:54 PM
#238
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Originally Posted by Gunfighter
If scheduling gets to your name on the LC or SC list for a trip assignment, then you are "sick" and charged sick leave. If you are at the top of the list or for that matter, the only pilot on the list, but they never get to you for a trip assignment then you are not needed and don't take a hit on the sick leave.
Ok, gotcha. I like that. Thanks.
09-18-2010, 12:19 PM
#240
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Originally Posted by Brocc15
What do you guys think is more Junior, as in which one would a new hire move up the ranks fastest and hold a good schedule... MSP 88 or DTW 320? I would guess MSP 88 but I don't know.
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