Quitting on the spot and PRIA

[TheOneMarine]

Hey guys. Tracy and Andy know my situation instructor wise. The place I am at is shady at best and I keep having to do b**** work for no pay. (ie shoveling snow, cleaning trash, cleaning hangars). My savings are drained because I moved here from somewhere else and my fiancee has a job opportunity back in Indy. I flight instruct and have been to a few airline interviews, most recently PSA and think it went well. How bad would it look on me to just say I QUIT and not come back? What would the airlines say? Thanks folks.

[Cruise]

I don't think it would be bad provided you have an explanation. ie. your finance/ wife had a job elsewhere and you had to go immediately.

That being said, any reason why you can't give them a 'two-week' notice? By doing so, you would certainly be covering your bases.

[jtrain609]

PRIA doesn't cover part 91 instructing jobs eh? Only 121/135 air carriers.

[TheOneMarine]

I can't afford, seriously, to stay another 2 weeks, and I am over the crap here that I've been put through for the past few months. I should have listened to fellow JC'ers who told me this place was a bad idea.

I fugured so JTrain, so thanks for the clear up. What all can they ask this place anyway and I would have an explanation for it. If I were hired at PSA at least I had the job when I interviewed

[jtrain609]

Honestly? I wouldn't worry too much. 121 companies know there are A TON of shady flight schools and 135 gigs out there. What I've been told us that they take what those companies have to say with a grain of salt.

[TheOneMarine]

Originally Posted by jtrain609

Honestly? I wouldn't worry too much. 121 companies know there are A TON of shady flight schools and 135 gigs out there. What I've been told us that they take what those companies have to say with a grain of salt.

Ok, good. Because this interview for her is for a really good job and we need the money something fierce. So I guess that answers the question itself.

[ComplexHiAv8r]

Originally Posted by TheOneMarine

The place I am at is shady at best and I keep having to do b**** work for no pay. (ie shoveling snow, cleaning trash, cleaning hangars).

DAMM! When are you going to get to my hanger??????

Also, have an out for the apartment, but it better be before starting work as an employee somewhere (you need to still be a contractor).

[scflyin]

I am not certain, but I believe the only questions they can ask are "is he currently employed, and is he re-hirable.?" They cannot legally ask much more than that. If you have already had the interview at PSA I wouldn't worry to much about it. But if later someone asks, just have a positive spin to why you quit. Good luck.

[TheOneMarine]

Originally Posted by ComplexHiAv8r

DAMM! When are you going to get to my hanger??????

Also, have an out for the apartment, but it better be before starting work as an employee somewhere (you need to still be a contractor).

Hey bud, where you been?! I tried calling a few times but no answer! I think I'm heading out this weekend, but want to hook up with you and Andy before I go, so get back to me on what free time you both have!

[SIUav8er]

Yeah this would not be part of your PRIA check. It would simply be a former employer (which the airlines will look at, especially since it was a flying job).

The PRIA stuff pertains to 135/121 training records, FAA actions such as violations and accidents. It also makes your driving records available.

i wouldnt worry too much, just give em a 2 week notice and some sort of lame excuse as to why your quiting. That way no bridges will be burned.

[XLR99]

Yeah it's been time for you to get out of there for quite awhile, Ray!! Just get out, get some counseling, and move on!

[HMS CALPE]

Devildog, my opinion as an employer is that you have to give your employer a two week notice. It may not be legally required, but it is just an unwritten honor code in the US. If you walk today you have to think not only of the "bridge you might burn" but also of your students that you will let down. Do the right thing you will be glad that you did.

[Doug Taylor]

I deleted the previous because I didn't want to have to sit and moderate the inevitable "back and forth". I've got a sixth sense about this stuff after a decade!

[TheOneMarine]

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

I deleted the previous because I didn't want to have to sit and moderate the inevitable "back and forth". I've got a sixth sense about this stuff after a decade!

Won't bother to ask .

Devildog, my opinion as an employer is that you have to give your employer a two week notice. It may not be legally required, but it is just an unwritten honor code in the US. If you walk today you have to think not only of the "bridge you might burn" but also of your students that you will let down. Do the right thing you will be glad that you did.

I know bud, but this place is drowning anyways and I'm going with it. I have told my students though so as to not be that way with them and have even began having them fly some with the guy who will replace me for them. I may give a 2 week but I surely will not be there the two weeks. I guess we will just have to see.

[meyers9163]

Originally Posted by jtrain609

PRIA doesn't cover part 91 instructing jobs eh? Only 121/135 air carriers.

I dont know for certain about the PRIA and all that but all the interviews I had they had me fill it out if I were hired even though I was only a CFI.

Anyways I know for a fact while at ATP I had three papers I had open from companies asking about the CFI's who they hired. I could almost swear one was a PIRA but regardless paperwork for a fact is sent to your previous employer. AKA the papers had to be filled out and sent back to the airlines about these employees. I assume this hasnt changed in 2 months.....