Which statement best describes a reliable attendance record for a pilot applicant?

• A. Never exceed the allotted sick or personal days and be flexible to make up time.
• B. Regularly take days off with little notice.
• C. Miss flights without informing your supervisor.
• D. Use vacation days first and then call in sick.

Answer: (A)

Reliability in attendance hinges on keeping to the schedule, using leave responsibly, and communicating clearly with supervisors. The statement that fits best reflects this: staying within the allotted sick or personal days and being flexible to make up time. It shows you won’t disrupt flight operations, you plan ahead, and you’re willing to adjust shifts to keep the roster intact—critical in aviation where crew availability directly affects safety and on-time performance.

Other patterns undermine reliability: taking days off with little notice creates unpredictability; missing flights without informing your supervisor is unsafe and unprofessional; using vacation days first and then calling in sick signals poor planning and potential coverage gaps.