Originally Posted by
JetJock16
He was scheduled for the same day DH. The problem was that the DH FLT # was changed due to the longer day and before he boarded the FLT home he was already beyond 16 hours of duty. His chief said that he had to be on the FLT because it was legal and we need you back in ORD.
He had reserve duty the next day, I am sure his reserve duty in time changed but that should be irrelevant. He still departed on a scheduled (not elected) beyond the 16 hour period.
See my issue? Regardless, MESA SUX!!!!!!!!!
A few things here guys. He didn't have to take the flight per our contract I don't care what his CP said. I should know I have been on RSV for quite a long time. I usually DH at least 30 hours a bid too (only paid half of that) and it sucks but DH is not flight time. This will affect when he can show the next day but I have never seen a reg that dealt with a limitation on DH. Yes it is duty but so are 91 flights and you can do those till you pass out. As far as being on the release that is YOUR company's decision and not required by the regs as you are NOT a required flight crewmember. I can tell you that many of our senior CA's that are Mesa supporters will DH well past the 16 hours to help the company. However this is NOT a violation. All of you guys just happen to work for reputable companies that don't try to push you past your contract.
Long story short, your friend is ok as long as he recieved his req. rest before his next RSV shift or flight assignment.