Wheels Up Operators (Gama, DPJ, TMC)
04-06-2020, 09:04 AM
#91
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Joined APC: Jun 2019
Posts: 162
It will be personal decision by each pilot. I’m sure most of us with Military and other companies retirement will jump on the leave with out pay and take the health care. That’s why half of us are here “For the golden health Benefits”. But some may need the pay. However I don’t know each individual pilots financial situation.
04-06-2020, 09:12 AM
#92
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Joined APC: Sep 2013
Posts: 684
A lot of guys here don’t necessarily need to work because of military pensions Etc. and are just working here to supplement their retirement.
Some people have their own business and could use the time off to work at that.
The most obvious to me though would be the opportunity to hunker down at home and avoid contact with the outside world while this whole thing blows over. Particularly the older pilots who are most vulnerable to the virus.
Kids out of school need home schooling. Some parents might want to take that on etc.
I’m sure there are many other reasons and everyone has to evaluate the pros and cons based on their own personal situation.
04-06-2020, 09:15 AM
#93
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Joined APC: Feb 2016
Posts: 100
Kenny’s letter states non-pilot 120 day. Pilots have the 8/20 volunteer or mandatory 8/13. At least that is what was stated in the call. Letter to follow at 11:30.
04-06-2020, 09:50 AM
#94
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Joined APC: Feb 2019
Posts: 39
I don’t work for WU but I do similar flying..the unpaid leave may be beneficial to retired airline folks if they have a lot saved up while maintaining health insurance. Unfortunately a lot of us have not retired or don’t have significant savings to last us for months so we must work.
04-06-2020, 11:29 AM
#96
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Joined APC: Jun 2019
Posts: 162
I don’t work for WU but I do similar flying..the unpaid leave may be beneficial to retired airline folks if they have a lot saved up while maintaining health insurance. Unfortunately a lot of us have not retired or don’t have significant savings to last us for months so we must work.
04-06-2020, 04:47 PM
#100
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Joined APC: Feb 2016
Posts: 100
From the DO at WUP, I understand some of the KA pilots didn’t get this.
“I just had a discussion with Greg. I have been told there is still another crew email with more specificity coming out from the company, for the pilots. I expect it later this evening. I will keep all up to date.“
“I just had a discussion with Greg. I have been told there is still another crew email with more specificity coming out from the company, for the pilots. I expect it later this evening. I will keep all up to date.“
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