03-09-2017, 07:48 PM
Hi-
I was injured (fell off an emergency exit slide in training) 8 years ago and have had 3 back surgeries as a result. L5-S1 discectomy x, with eventual fusion w/ fixative device. I reached MMI a while back.
I was an Airline Pilot - because I am a member of a union - our collective bargaining agreement protected my job for 5 years. I received a letter in the mail from employer that states that my 5 years of medical leave is almost up. I am unable to return to work because my Doctor will not release me. This is for a good reason - my left foot is numb, I am not able to sit for hours on end and I am not supposed to lift anything over 20 lbs.
I was given the option to resign voluntarily or will be terminated at the end of the month for failure to return after a leave.
I did receive a 25% impairment rating and was paid for that. The medical on my claim is still open.
Opinions on if it better to resign voluntarily or wait to be terminated. I own my own business now so I am not super worried about ever needing a Reference from the Airline because my flying career is over.
Your feedback will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Susan
I was injured (fell off an emergency exit slide in training) 8 years ago and have had 3 back surgeries as a result. L5-S1 discectomy x, with eventual fusion w/ fixative device. I reached MMI a while back.
I was an Airline Pilot - because I am a member of a union - our collective bargaining agreement protected my job for 5 years. I received a letter in the mail from employer that states that my 5 years of medical leave is almost up. I am unable to return to work because my Doctor will not release me. This is for a good reason - my left foot is numb, I am not able to sit for hours on end and I am not supposed to lift anything over 20 lbs.
I was given the option to resign voluntarily or will be terminated at the end of the month for failure to return after a leave.
I did receive a 25% impairment rating and was paid for that. The medical on my claim is still open.
Opinions on if it better to resign voluntarily or wait to be terminated. I own my own business now so I am not super worried about ever needing a Reference from the Airline because my flying career is over.
Your feedback will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Susan