When my twins were born, I was calling Crew Scheds daily, BEGGING for a trip!

I'd say, "HELP!! GET ME OUT OF HERE! I NEED SOME SLEEP!! I'll fly anywhere, anything, just get me to a motel somewhere far away from here!"

Bwahahahahaha!!!! So true!

11-21-2012, 11:12 AM

#115972

GunshipGuy

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Joined APC: Jul 2007

Position: Permanently scarred

Posts: 1,707

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailingfun

Its great that we have a system that allows pilots who would like to work those holidays to volunteer. That means that you can be home with your family rather then get a jetway assignment. I would not feel bad for them. I would be happy that by flying they insure you can stay home if you have the basic seniority to hold it.

And how about next contract we get some more input on the surveys and to the reps that there should be some incentive pay for those who fly on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve & Christmas. Works for everyone around: if you want it off, you have someone who wants more pay to work those days.

11-21-2012, 11:12 AM

#115973

S3toHerk

Line Holder

Joined APC: Jul 2007

Position: 767 F/O

Posts: 90

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy

1. Calling in sick is illegal, so not an option, unless you have no integrity.
2. FMLA is available, and you can move unused vacation into the time period to get paid.

"Once you lose your integrity, the rest is easy." - J.R. Ewing

11-21-2012, 11:14 AM

#115974

Columbia

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Joined APC: Aug 2010

Posts: 2,530

Quote:

Originally Posted by INAV8OR

Thanks for the input. The "s" is for stress right?

Have to clean and make my own dinner makes me mentally fatigued.

11-21-2012, 11:34 AM

#115975

Elliot

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Joined APC: Sep 2008

Position: "Prof" button manipulator

Posts: 1,685

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvis90

So I guess that when I get robo-calls every day on my days off, then hiring should be commencing?

Elvis,

Hiring has commenced!! (A.K.A. Military Leave Returnee's)

Fly safe,

GJ

11-21-2012, 11:56 AM

#115976

slowplay

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Joined APC: Feb 2008

Posts: 2,539

Quote:

Originally Posted by INAV8OR

Thanks for the input. The "s" is for stress right?

Be very careful using that card. It (claiming stress inducing the inability to use your medical certificate, hence sick leave) can open a path that you don't want to go down. Just like you shouldn't fly fatigued...it's not sick and while you may be paid for the trip, you can't use sick leave to cover its expense.

11-21-2012, 12:17 PM

#115977

johnso29

Moderator

Joined APC: Oct 2006

Position: B757/767

Posts: 13,088

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvis90

That's why they were hiring in the summer of 2010. So I guess that when I get robo-calls every day on my days off, then hiring should be commencing? Probably a decent measure.

I hope so!

11-21-2012, 12:31 PM

#115978

Flying Monkey

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Joined APC: Sep 2006

Position: MadDog gear slinger

Posts: 568

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy

1. Calling in sick is illegal, so not an option, unless you have no integrity.
2. FMLA is available, and you can move unused vacation into the time period to get paid.

Illegal? What set of laws covers that?

11-21-2012, 12:34 PM

#115979

Gomerglideslope

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Joined APC: Sep 2009

Posts: 335

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy

1. Calling in sick is illegal, so not an option, unless you have no integrity.
2. FMLA is available, and you can move unused vacation into the time period to get paid.

I think it may be harsh to unequivocally say that in this instance calling in sick would be illegal and lacking in character; stress or sleep deprivation could certainly make one unfit for flight duty...having said that, you are correct that FMLA and vacation moves are viable options. My wife had a serious health issue last year and it took me about 10 mins on the phone to move a vacation so I could stay home and take care of her and the family.