2 weeks notice

[SoundBarViolatr]

How many pilots actually turn in a 2 week notice of resignation? I have never seen anyone in my past company turn in any notice whatsoever and some of these people got hired back full/part time. I turned in a 1 week notice and got the cold shoulder when I bid for part-time contracts! Seemed like it was doomed to begin with regardless of any notices given. Thoughts? Happy New Year folks!

 

[stratman560]

IMO- The response you'll get depends on the employer. Regardless of what you think you may be confronted with as far as a response goes to your two weeks notice, I would do it anyway. I believe it shows that you were courteous enough to give your company ample time to find a replacement if needed and keep in mind you may need them as a reference someday. Of course, its not required and you could just leave but I guess I think it is always best to leave on the best note possible. Just my opinion. Every situation is different. Do what you feel is appropriate and good luck as you move on in your flying career.

 

[Daveman]

, I would do it anyway. I believe it shows that you were courteous enough to give your company ample time to find a replacement if needed and keep in mind you may need them as a reference someday. Of course, its not required and you could just leave but I guess I think it is always best to leave on the best note possible. Just my opinion. Every situation is different. Do what you feel is appropriate and good luck as you move on in your flying career.

For what it's worth, I second this post from stratman560. Be the bigger man.
In the end you will be pleased with yourself.

 

[h25b]

How many pilots actually turn in a 2 week notice of resignation?

Does it really matter what anyone else has done? 2 weeks is a standard used both inside and outside of aviation. Always plan on giving AT LEAST 2 weeks notice.

 

[pilotyip]

It is a courtesy, there is something about two weeks notice required to get reimbursed for earned vacation. We have had guys come in with last minute job offers at other airlines, we work with them, juggle days off, vacation so they get their money and get out of the bldg. for their new job. If you have a lot of pilots at your place it is not a big deal, pilot skills are trained to a company standard and another pilot can fill in the schedule.

 

[KeroseneSnorter]

Depends on where you are.

121 outfit, give the two week notice.

At my last Corporate/135 gig I put in a two week notice and two days later the owner got pissed when he figured out that he couldn't replace me for anything less than what I was getting paid and fired me. Not that it really mattered since I have a copy of my two week notice signed by him and his HR department manager.

Many of the 135/91 gigs are bottomfeeders that figure they can get a replacement for half the price, normally it is too late by the time they figure out that they get what they pay for.

 

[TransMach]

2 Weeks Notice ...

Mates,

It doesn't matter where you are or what you are doing, anything less than 2 weeks notice is unacceptable in any venue. Many positions require more and some as much as 90 days.

It doesn't matter a bit who you are, or what you think ... anything less than 2 weeks notice is the kiss of death in American business.

TransMach

 

[check6]

Just remember how small the aviation world really is. Don't burn any bridges. Two weeks notice is just that, you don't even have to tell them why. I was afraid to give my notice at an instructing job to go to the competitor, but I did it and they gave me full support. So, that's one more place I can go back to work if I ever get furloughed or fired.

 

[Jetdriver69]

I gave about 5 weeks notice to my previous employer. As soon I had a firm offer from another company, I let him know. In the end it worked out well. He let me use the airplane to fly to my indoctrination training with my new company. I got a bonus to help hire a new guy and I will get a cut from selling his old plane and buying a new one. Do the right thing and be professional. Unless your employer is a real tool, don't leave him hanging without a pilot or at least professional advice about what to do next. Believe me, the next guy will pay for what you do now.

 

[Spoolingbyu]

SoundBar,

Ironically, today I just gave my 2 weeks notice. I am leaving a Part 141 University gig for a 121 op. While a few people that do the scheduling will no doubt bitch and moan, I don't feel the middle management ****stains deserve anything more from me. But I digress.

As has been repeated before, it depends. Definitely avoid burning a bridge you may need later if things get rocky. I almost did that to myself once but luckily had networked enough where it didn't matter

I feel that the notice length should be directly proportional to the difficulty in finding your replacement. For example, at a flight school with 50+ CFI's, they have attrition and replacement happening practically every week when hiring is good - it's par for the course. At a smaller 91/135 operator, etc - maybe 3 to 4 weeks - it will be a thorn in their side to find and train a replacement quickly- and yes, they get what they pay for.

My only exception to the 2 week standard minimum occurs with safety issues. I had warned and even issued an ultimatum to owners of a small Part 91 I worked for about the age and quality of equipment. Mx was governed by how fat the checkbook was feeling that month. They scheduled a big trip and I burned em about 4 days before. Cutting my pay was the last straw. Excellent pay and crap equipment: I'll make it work. Crap pay AND crap equipment? SEE YA! I will not whore myself out.

Honestly, who gives a 90 day notice? That would be the longest 90 days of your life, working for an employer who could **** on you for three whole months. A month, maybe even 1.5 but jesus 3? You'd be due for a pay raise right when you left. Not intending to flame, as I have worked for a few employers that could be civil for 90 days, but I doubt that is the norm.

Good luck to you in your new job, if you are leaving and wherever you are going. Happy New year to you and I hope it can be a prosperous one for you and your family.

 

[mobie]

2 weeks

While I agree that at least two weeks notice should be given, I left my last job with one day notice. I was asked to pencil whip some docs. to the FAA and also make some pilots fly some 1341/2. Just could not do it.

Had never left a job under those conditions before, 38 years at one and 12 years at a contract jobs on the side.