Originally Posted by
MXDUDE
Really? Ask the pilots that are rolled, double pumped etc. Why do you think they accept these assignments? Because maybe they are afraid of retribution, lost pay, etc? Unfortunately there are many pilots that do not understand their rights, and that's by design here at L-CAL.
Not everyone, and more are seeing the light every day.
For the record, I have been double pumped a few times.. and the last two times- have called "Fatigued" and that was that. Only thing I suggest to those who do it, don't screw the schedulers and wait till the last minute. If you can't get back to sleep or realize that you're not going to make it later in the evening.. just call "Fatigue" then.
In my case, did it a 3pmish and at 4pmish.. for late night departures.
Fly Safe, Fly Professional and Fly the Contract.. no more and no less~
Always
Motch
PS> I also believe that those "new hire" CAL/UAL Pilots won't be playing this game this summer. They truly have nothing to lose. If they get fired, they still have a number at UAL & get unemployment! Plus, if they get fired.. CAL is doubly screwed for the rest of the month and the schedule going forward! Nice mess manpower planning and management created.