I agree that Flmd is confused. They cannot use actions of some pilots to use the jumpseat during a mid trip dh to force us to make that the norm. DHing is part of our contract, just as the right to deviate via company dh is also a right. Volunteering for flts for time and a half is a right, but they can't make us do it. Should guys not bid to train on a day off because they might make it mandatory on the next contract? Should guys not save some of their vacation to take advantage of vacation buyback, maybe we do not need that vacation. Should guys never turn down sub, maybe the company might decide to just drop your trip and tell you to make it up if it is canceled since some guys elect to decline sub and put it into their makeup bank.

What if no one ever deviated from a mid trip dh. We would probably lose the choice of ever deviate under you opinion.

Good thing you don't work on the NC or the Grievance Committee.