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Originally Posted by WacoFan  Here is my question and I spologize if it is stupid. My understanding is that this gentleman works for a carrier that ceased operation in the near past (last week I believe).
If he was "suspended" and now the carrier is defunt and not operating, does he have to tell everyone he interviews with that he was "suspended" at his last carrier and tell this story? Is there anyway he can get this overturned on his record? It would absolutely suck for him to have this follow him around on his record and not have the ability to have it overturned.
Sorry of this was an ignorant question - just wondering about the scenario. Sounds like good judgement was used. |
No, that's not an ignorant question at all (at least if it is it's the SAME ignorant question I've been wondering about).
The word from ALPA is that "suspended with pay" = administrative leave with no stigma attached. I also checked with HR and they told me that the letter in my personnel record removing me from flying status will NOT be included in any PRIA info sent to other airlines.
That being said, however, the issue DID come up when I interviewed with Spirit. Among other things I was asked if I ever had to see the Chief Pilot. I didn't mention the "suspension" but I did mention that I did have to talk to the Chief Pilot regarding my decision to not fly in freezing rain (I was also sure to include the statement that Dornier specifically said not to do so). 20 minutes later they offered me a position so I guess they didn't think it was that big of a deal.
I want to thank everyone for their support on this. There were many times when I was wondering if I just scuttled my career and the overwhelming support from you guys helped me more than you can imagine.
I'm off to start my new career at Spirit so I'll be out of touch for a couple of months.