New hire question
09-30-2022, 01:08 PM
#601
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,446
New hire question
The commuter policy is the commuter policy, however...
I have been commuting for 8+ years here and have never, ever been asked to verify or even had anyone question anything concerning my commute. I have skirted and outright blown the policy off in the name of common sense and convenience. Even then, scheduling just wants to know if you are making it or not. Just don't no show or be an idiot or lie and you will be fine. They want a pilot in the seat and if one isn't going to be there, they want to know about it.
Your ace in the hole is calling sick or fatigued. It is much easier to do that and go home from your commuter airport than to play "let's catch up to the trip" and lose pay while you jump through your a$s.
The only commutes I have missed here have been due to cancellations or long delays.
As your lawyer, I cannot tell you to not abide by the letter of the contract, but I can tell you that in practice, it's not something that is rigidly enforced. Just don't be stupid and ruin it for everyone.
I have been commuting for 8+ years here and have never, ever been asked to verify or even had anyone question anything concerning my commute. I have skirted and outright blown the policy off in the name of common sense and convenience. Even then, scheduling just wants to know if you are making it or not. Just don't no show or be an idiot or lie and you will be fine. They want a pilot in the seat and if one isn't going to be there, they want to know about it.
Your ace in the hole is calling sick or fatigued. It is much easier to do that and go home from your commuter airport than to play "let's catch up to the trip" and lose pay while you jump through your a$s.
The only commutes I have missed here have been due to cancellations or long delays.
As your lawyer, I cannot tell you to not abide by the letter of the contract, but I can tell you that in practice, it's not something that is rigidly enforced. Just don't be stupid and ruin it for everyone.
10-01-2022, 04:30 AM
#605
Furloughed Again?!
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: Boeing 737
Posts: 4,796
Originally Posted by Zard
The “woe-is-me, please help us” emails are a little rich after watching scheduling play bait and switch with the people generous enough to pick up open time. I found it downright sickening.
10-01-2022, 04:47 AM
#606
At your mom's house
Joined APC: Jun 2008
Position: cpt 737
Posts: 2,665
I know a guy who "helped out" one more leg after being told that it would only be that leg then done. Finishes leg and then gets rerouted for 3 more., instantly calls in fatigued.
that's how its gotta start going if they continue to abuse the good will.
that's how its gotta start going if they continue to abuse the good will.
10-01-2022, 05:45 AM
#607
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,446
Originally Posted by Zard
The “woe-is-me, please help us” emails are a little rich after watching scheduling play bait and switch with the people generous enough to pick up open time. I found it downright sickening.
All those emails are is a bat-signal to the PHX and DAL iPhone holster brigade to get off their couches and come to work so they can tell every reserve FO they fly with that they "got me some premium".
Those guys may not have any idea SWAPA elections are coming up, but they read their company emails, by golly.
10-01-2022, 06:48 AM
#608
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,003
Originally Posted by e6bpilot
All those emails are is a bat-signal to the PHX and DAL iPhone holster brigade to get off their couches and come to work so they can tell every reserve FO they fly with that they "got me some premium".
Those guys may not have any idea SWAPA elections are coming up, but they read their company emails, by golly.
Those guys may not have any idea SWAPA elections are coming up, but they read their company emails, by golly.
Golf Clap.........
10-01-2022, 07:49 AM
#609
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2017
Posts: 3,663
Sorry if asked/answered already but how soon after day one do flight benefits become available for eligible family? I mean I know they are technically from day one but do they process the paperwork for eligible travelers that fast?
10-01-2022, 10:25 AM
#610
On Reserve
Joined APC: Mar 2019
Posts: 20
Originally Posted by Cyio
Sorry if asked/answered already but how soon after day one do flight benefits become available for eligible family? I mean I know they are technically from day one but do they process the paperwork for eligible travelers that fast?
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