2 weeks notice, why?

[Voice Of Reason]

Old, but timely thread with everyone quitting flops left & right....

Here's the best way to do it. You give them 2 week notice and state in the most sincere way that you're quitting for personal reasons, i.e. marital problems etc. Anything to make them think it's not them. It also helps if you don't tell them where you're going. KISS, no extra info. "I am resigning for personal reasons on Feb XX. I love working here and wish I could stay. Thank you for everything." Something like that. They will definitely ask you where you're going. Just say, "It's not important. It's for personal reasons." Don't tell other pilots in the company etc.

Good Luck.

I cannot believe my good fortune and perfect timing. This problem (2 weeks notice?) has just resolved itself. I have just been terminated, and with zero notice I might add but the onus is on them. Well actually furloughed but I'm out of here now and can collect unemployment for 2 months while I wait for the EJA job to kick in.

Seriously, the Chief Pilot called me awhile ago; bad news, business conditions suck, blah, blah, blah, gonna have to let you go. But we have the records request from EJA so we know you have another job lined up so this is probably good news for you then, eh? Yes Sir, thank you sir, it's been fun but time to move on.

I get to leave under honorable conditions, head held high and with my next (and hopefully last) job already lined up. It don't get any better than this. A 2 month paid vaction. The only downside is that I've flown the Falcon 20 for the last time yesterday. There are things I don't like about this job but the flying part is not one of them. The Falcon is one fine airplane and I will miss that part of it. I will not miss the 2am callouts!

tj

Anyone else have problems when current employer received PRIA forms?

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

The company doesn't have to give notice but its best that the pilot does.... goes to show the laws and culture favor business and companies in this country.

 

[ProFracPilot]

When you are employed at will, neither party is compelled to "give notice". "Giving Notice" of your intention to leave an employer used to be the honorable thing to do. If you work for an employer who fosters goodwill among their employees, it still is the honorable thing to do. Theoretically, this notice allows the employer to plan a smooth transition to new personnel or a realignment of job responsibilities. Unfortunately, not all employees or employers are honorable. Some employers especially have become downright scumbags. Case in point: If you give the customary notice at FlOps, they will likely reward your honorable effort by terminating you immediately. Further, if you give notice to leave at the start of your tour, not only will FlOps terminate you immediately but they will also reduce your vacation bank by the 7 days you were just off.

Wake up, people. We need a contract NOW!

 

[jetwash]

Just look how the company treated other pilots who gave notice. If they let them to continue to work as normal and take them out for dinner on their last day, then give them 2 weeks notice.

If they terminate the pilots on the spot (Like Flight Options) then quit when you want to.

 

[Bandit60]

True story:

I interviewed for this job and the employer called me back and asked me when I could start. I told them that I had some obligations that I needed to tie up at my current job so I was not able to start for two weeks. I was told later that this call was actually a test of my character to see if I would not screw over my current employer. If I told them I was available right away (knowing I had a current job) they would not have offered me the job.

It turned out they hired me and it was the best move I have ever made.

 

[Beaufighter]

As they say, "Character Counts."

 

[stingray]

Give them the 2 week notice. and if they let you go when you give them the notice, so what you then will have 2 weeks off to spend with family and friends or what ever.
Indoc will be 2 weeks straight, your type rating can be up to 3weeks straight. So give your notice and enjoy the time off if you get it.

 

[apache]

True story:

I interviewed for this job and the employer called me back and asked me when I could start. I told them that I had some obligations that I needed to tie up at my current job so I was not able to start for two weeks. I was told later that this call was actually a test of my character to see if I would not screw over my current employer. If I told them I was available right away (knowing I had a current job) they would not have offered me the job.

It turned out they hired me and it was the best move I have ever made.

It is nice to know that there are still decent operators out there. However, I'll bet that it is more often that applicants are denied jobs when they can't show up to ground school next Monday.

 

[sqwkvfr]

There is one thing that has not been said here:

The two-week period is evidence there was not a "sudden resignation" to avoid being terminated.

A sudden resignation is a red flag that could very well cause background investigators to dig deeper.

 

[fly26]

Unless you are looking for 2 months off, I would email Derinda and tell her you are available for the next possible class even on super short notice. 5 years+ ago I was in a similar position and I was able to start class 2 months earlier than originally scheduled....ended up making a big difference in upgrade time!!!

Good luck to you.