We pilots obviously need unlimited sick leave as enjoyed by ATC
Now we do yes. Will never happen in one million years. Conditions will only continue to go backwards unless a massive boom follows a massive recession. That is the only scenario that I can see the power shifting.
Its very simple, within 48 hours prior to sign on do not take any OTC medication. Approaching sign on (reasonable time of course) if you are still feeling unfit call it off.
This is not a matter to be trifled with. This is your licence and livelihood on the line. One may be seeking reassurances that its "all going to be fine" or that "bloggs got off". But given the right/wrong circumstances I think this has the potential to land people in the line at Centrelink.
Don't expect uniformity either. It'll be another screening point style outfit where in one place you have to get naked and the next you can walk thru with watch asic keys phone.
Could this question start appearing on jop applications???
More to the point will it show up on your CASA medical records?