Sick days being a regional/airline pilot?

[PureMuscle]

I was wondering how pilots and the company deals with sick days. If you have a flight scheduled in the morning but wake up feeling like crap, do they find another pilot to quickly fill in?

 

[say again]

They really have no choice. If you're ill, it's their duty to find a replacement. Most airlines have ready reserve, which are reserve pilots at the airport, in case they need someone quickly.

 

[PureMuscle]

Also, when you get a regional job, do you you fly with the same Captain most/all of the time?

 

[say again]

It depends on the airline and how they pair their lines. Some you fly the whole month with, others could be a 4 day trip only.

 

[Alafly]

Oh to be young and inexperienced again. You haven't lived until you take the "L" to ORD at 4:30am in 2 feet of snow blowing a million mph and sitting ready reserve til lunch then doing 4 rounds to other snow bound paradises. Did I mention making minimum wage and being away from home for a week or two at at time? Don't even mention eating cereal bars scarfed from the FA. I digress...

 

[Cardinal]

Subsequent to the sick call, the manager of crew scheduling may or may not call and harrass you, ask for a doctor's note, etc. The likelihood of this phone call is inversely proportional to the current staffing level.

 

[PureMuscle]

Thanks a bunch. Looks like some of you might have some stories, haha.

 

[slowto250]

Thanks a bunch. Looks like some of you might have some stories, haha.

One of my all time favorite calls to crew sked.
Made by a friend of mine.
Him : " Can't make it in today.... I've got a bone in my foot."
Scheduling : " Oooh, sounds painful. Give us a call when you're better."

 

[ATA73Pilot]

If you are feeling particularly froggy....

Crew Sched: Hello, this is Brad what can I do for you today?

You: Brad, this is Joe Blow, Employee# 000000.

Crew Sched: Yeah Joe, what's up?

You: I need to call out sick for today's pairing due to Anal Glaucouma.

Crew Sched: Anal Glacouma?

You: Yeah, I just can't see my a^% at work today!

Sound of phone being slammed down....

 

[PureMuscle]

Hahaha, thats awesome.