Originally Posted by
135TOAD
I was just assigned a trip for tomorrow.
I'm on reserve. The CA is receiving SAQ training. Do I fly my normal FO position & The airport qual guy rides in the Jumpseat or will I get cut loose at sign-in? If I get released am I free & clear for the three days of reserve availability?
For the segment that the AQFO rides along on, you have to be at the gate, in uniform, and they CAN cut you loose. This works well if it is an out and back. you still need to show for the rest of the trip, or if the AQFO is only going for one leg, you still have to go.