ScareBusNZ
29th Aug 2015, 04:29
Professional pilot with 25 years experience in commercial aviation, 18 with legacy airline. B747/B767/B737/A320 type rated, command on B737/A320.
Medical suspended for six months over unfounded non-employment-related substance issue, since cleared and medical/license regained.
Successfully completed conversion course, gained type rating, failed final route check on questionable grounds, no second attempt allowed which is precedent-setting for this airline. Company took 12 months to resolve which they did by terminating employment. Union-assisted personal grievance and court action pending. Very high probability of winning.
The situation is now unable to gain employment elsewhere due to both issues. Anyone have any suggestions how to explain this to prospective employers who are asking what medical suspension was for, and why not flying for 12 months. Life, relationship and property on the line now due to financial pressure.
Medical suspended for six months over unfounded non-employment-related substance issue, since cleared and medical/license regained.
Successfully completed conversion course, gained type rating, failed final route check on questionable grounds, no second attempt allowed which is precedent-setting for this airline. Company took 12 months to resolve which they did by terminating employment. Union-assisted personal grievance and court action pending. Very high probability of winning.
The situation is now unable to gain employment elsewhere due to both issues. Anyone have any suggestions how to explain this to prospective employers who are asking what medical suspension was for, and why not flying for 12 months. Life, relationship and property on the line now due to financial pressure.