31. Furloughs explained by a former ALPA Furlough Rep

Dylan and Max discuss the big displacement bid announced by United Airlines over the weekend then sort through the mailbag. Carl Valeri, airline pilot, career coach, and podcast host, joins us to cover furloughs in depth [13:30]. Carl shares advice and insight on how to financially plan for a furlough, how long to expect a furlough to last, and what the best use of your time is while furloughed. Carl shares a funny story about a flying pig and gives us an update on Sun 'n' Fun. Then, Rob Alston from Harvey Watt Insurance calls in to discuss how leaves of absence, furloughs, and layoffs can affect pilot insurance coverage [1:11:52]. Carl Valeri is the host of the Aviation Careers Podcast and the Stuck Mic AvCast Show resources: 21.Five blog post on understanding 401(k) fees You Need A Budget Dave Ramsey Ric Edelman Our sponsor, Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airline's plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more!  Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates.