Originally Posted by word302 (Post 2817435)

I agree with all of this except I don't think he had that many callouts from what he told me. It's been a while though. The drive is much more than 2 hours that time of night and he didn't have a reliable vehicle. It could have happened to anyone.

Originally Posted by word302 (Post 2817437)

Like I said, it was pretty common knowledge at the time. I don't know what to tell ya. Everyone thinks our attendance policy is so amazing..... Until the day it's not.

Originally Posted by word302 (Post 2817419)

Well he was denied boarding on our own delta bird, and QX was in meltdown mode. I think he had like 4 options but none of them worked out. Everyone told him he'd be fine calling off emergency. Flight cancelled, he was fired. Could happen to anyone.

Originally Posted by MidnightHauler (Post 2817099)

No, it's not always simply a "choice" to live out of base. To uproot the family, have the spouse quit their job they've had for a long time, have them start a new job, and expect kids to start at a new school across the country is not easy, especially for an average paying regional airline job. If the company needs, or is desperate for staffing at a new base they've suddenly opened, they can't just expect everyone to drop everything and move in base on their dime.
That's why many, including myself, commute. I always have a backup plan, but am not moving for a regional job.

Originally Posted by word302 (Post 2817437)

Like I said, it was pretty common knowledge at the time. I don't know what to tell ya. Everyone thinks our attendance policy is so amazing..... Until the day it's not.

Originally Posted by herewego (Post 2817449)

From lurking on this forum I surmised that the reason he was denied boarding was because he refused to pay the annual $50 Delta NonRev Fee. Was sticking to his guns that the fee was not fair and shouldn't be required since off line folks get to ride the jump for free. No Fee meant no boarding.
It's kind of like the Bicycle rider who insists that he has every right to be in the road with 3000-12000 lb cars. He may be right that it's not fair, but sometimes you've got to know when you're out gunned.

Originally Posted by Tippy (Post 2817451)

Not to poke the bear but i know u are actively advocating for ALPA, but even a union wont stop a probationary pilot from getting canned. Wouldnt have helped in this case even with an attendance policy.

Originally Posted by Meow1215 (Post 2814434)

Company seniority - pass travel, vacation, etc. It’s basically a DoH for all or most of the benefits shared by every employee. Has no impact on pilot seniority or pay, you get none of that until Indoc.

Worth signing up?
Depends on the individual. If you intend on going to OO, it definitely won’t hurt you. It may even help you get a class date sooner and some interview prep.
If OO is just on a short list, may not be worth the effort and time.

Originally Posted by herewego (Post 2817449)

From lurking on this forum I surmised that the reason he was denied boarding was because he refused to pay the annual $50 Delta NonRev Fee. Was sticking to his guns that the fee was not fair and shouldn't be required since off line folks get to ride the jump for free. No Fee meant no boarding.
It's kind of like the Bicycle rider who insists that he has every right to be in the road with 3000-12000 lb cars. He may be right that it's not fair, but sometimes you've got to know when you're out gunned.