This company doesn't even acknowledge employees with a card around the holidays. You think they will provide health insurance out of the goodness of their hearts?

 

Maybe we should all send a letter to Ben. After all, he did just sell $1.5 million worth of shares. Hopefully he can donate something

 

I know! And I can't remember the last time a chief pilot offered me a hug! Or had cognac and breadsticks in the crew lounge!

Dude, come on. Christmas cards?

 

It is about mutual respect. Obviously, if you feel Spirit has a good management employee relationship then you haven't experienced the real deal.

 

Instead of wishing our 'relationship' with management would change, how about we take action and help this guy out. Management will do what they do (or don't do), that doesn't preclude us from lending a hand ourselves.

 

From what my buddy said he was actually let go the day of the event. This gentleman was a top notch eagle check airman that was experiencing extensive head aches leading to his hospitalization, this intern was leading to very poor performance and remedial training. Obviously this condition lead to his training issues and not that he was a bad pilot.

I only bring this up because as of now his status is unknown and might need all of the 500k to get through this event. He will mostly like be out the minimum of 5 years before he can reapply for his medical.

If his family is reading this or can reach, Cobra back dating is the best and final solution for situation.

For others out there, you can get a "gap" policy for you and a family for around 170 a month. This type of coverage is only for major medical / catastrophic events, but well worth the peace of mind. and a hell of alot cheaper than back dating cobra.

Good luck Danny thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

 

I have realistic expectations of what that "relationship" was, is, and will be here. I've worked for corporate America and know the "real deal" you're speaking of...well enough to know that it's disappearing daily from every job in the country. As well, I live in the Atlanta area and know a great deal about Delta and the historical relationship with their employees. I knew coming here that I'd never get the fancy new hire dinner with my wife and new bosses, etc. and have always been okay with that. Those same guys that got that fancy dinner and are praised regularly by their leaders also fly 5 days, off 2, then go back on for 8.

On the flip- my paycheck has never bounced here. When I had family emergencies, deaths in the family or the like I have been granted time off, no questions asked. I'm not harassed or bothered by the "uniform police" or any other silliness. I'm left to do my job stress-free and drama-free, no holiday card or group hug required.

 

And I apologize for the off-topic conversation in light of our co-worker's illness; I agree whole-heartedly that it's on US as a group to pull together some type of support for this guy and his family, regardless of his job or insurance status. I've had a conversation with our MEC Chairman and he anticipates a piece to come out from our union by early week.

 

Boom!

Well said

 

I am glad you are happy. Some of us are not and are leaving. Whatever works for you.