Originally Posted by
Rocketiii
That's great for you. I have under 50 hours in my sick bank. I shouldnt be forced to use SICK bank to give myself a reasonable schedule. I would have zero sick bank if I called in every time I worked more than I wanted. I file asaps every time I am double dutied or flown redeye to daytrip and back, which is constant.
But thanks for the "don't fly it" comments and the lemmings remarks. I'll call them tomorrow and tell them I prefer 9-5 three days a week.
Since when does being fatigued have anything to do with being sick? If you're fatigued, call in fatigued. Doesn't touch your sick bank (UAL, anyway). Or is it that you want to be paid for the time that you're "scheduled" or "assigned" but don't want to fly it. If you're unable to fly it safely, then don't. Doesn't take sick leave to accomplish that.
Scott
FWIW, I absolutely agree that the schedules I had as a junior pilot absolutely sucked, and I called in fatigued when necessary. Horrible experience that no ALPA pilot should have to fly. No question.