Originally Posted by
DLpilot
Are you sure about not having to check your schedule during the 24hr rest? Just trying to get my own clarification too.
This is from the When Scheduling Calls document...
The last non-fly day check is not required on a day in which the pilot:
a. Is on vacation.
b. Performs, or is scheduled to perform, flying for the company.
c. Participates in training, including travel days.
d. Is removed from his scheduled rotation for company
convenience.
e. Is on company business.
f. Performs an SLI duty period, including a fl ex day.
Yes I'm sure. (I think)
During an assigned 24 hr rest period you have no obligation to answer the phone or check your schedule in any way. It is different from a "last non-fly day".
Here's a tricky detail just to further confuse things -- They
can call you and
if you answer then that is not an interruption of your rest. The key to legal "rest" is the fact you had no obligation to answer. So be careful. If you answer your phone they can give you an assignment. (they still have to allow you the 24 hours rest in 7 days, that's federal law, but they could give you a trip that signs in right after it ends)
Again though, you do not have to answer and also -- them leaving a voice-mail or a message with your spouse does NOT count as contact either.
Once you begin that 24 hours you have no obligation until it ends.
A couple more details -
1) all this only applies to domestic.
2) the 7 days are calendar days but the 24 hours isn't. Its any consecutive 24 hours during those 7 calendar days.