Just heard that all check-airmen need to be re-qualified and in the meantime operations are suspended. Supposedly, all pilots, mx and dispatch personnel will keep receiving their paychecks.
If it makes anyone feel better, about 6 years ago there was a similar situation but much smaller scale. A simulator instructor was deemed unqualified by the FAA all of a sudden (Medial issue) and some 1/3 of the pilots had to retake their PCs. Of course numerous flights were canceled then too but ultimately Corpex survived; let’s hope same will happen now.
In the meantime though - hit the books! If all check-airmen need to re-qualify it means many if not most PCs will have to be retaken again. I remember 6 years ago when 4 months after my PC I was told to fly to STL to have another PC later that day; could happen again.
Good luck everyone, Regions can recover from this!
Yeah, the repo thing is confusing but maybe they are using the part 91 excuse again?
Also, if Corpex does fold, which for the sake of the employees we all pray won’t happen, make sure your DO, Chief Pilot, etc. sends a letter to their counterparts at as many airlines as y’all can think of asking for a “Chapter 11” interview for your pilots, dispathers, etc. Many airlines will offer interviews for employees of grounded airlines (Midway Airlines, Independence, etc).
If it makes anyone feel better, about 6 years ago there was a similar situation but much smaller scale. A simulator instructor was deemed unqualified by the FAA all of a sudden (Medial issue) and some 1/3 of the pilots had to retake their PCs. Of course numerous flights were canceled then too but ultimately Corpex survived; let’s hope same will happen now.
In the meantime though - hit the books! If all check-airmen need to re-qualify it means many if not most PCs will have to be retaken again. I remember 6 years ago when 4 months after my PC I was told to fly to STL to have another PC later that day; could happen again.
Good luck everyone, Regions can recover from this!
Yeah, the repo thing is confusing but maybe they are using the part 91 excuse again?
Also, if Corpex does fold, which for the sake of the employees we all pray won’t happen, make sure your DO, Chief Pilot, etc. sends a letter to their counterparts at as many airlines as y’all can think of asking for a “Chapter 11” interview for your pilots, dispathers, etc. Many airlines will offer interviews for employees of grounded airlines (Midway Airlines, Independence, etc).
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