ROSco328, actually it is a Fact not just my opinion!
As a new joiner to the company through Flexicrew for the first 8 months you are not entitled to leave. After your 8 months you can start to build up a leave entitlement once you have earned up enough time. However, we were blocked from taking leave over the summer period (I do not know about all bases there might be one out there where you could get).
Therefore, if you started last summer and finished your 8 months between Jan-Apr this year you can not take any leave until the Autumn. Hence, why I said you are forced not to take leave for the first 16-18 months within the company (unless you call in sick or fatigued - both of which you do not get paid)
I know this for a fat as I am one, if you know of how I can get some paid leave PLEASE let us know!
