Originally Posted by
Captain Tony
Not to be argumentative, but if there is no check in, what does the company do in that rare event when someone's alarm clock doesn't go off, or they get in a car wreck, or their commuter flight diverts, or security shuts down, etc? Cancel the flight? Seriously Luis, inquiring minds want to know. The sense of entitlement over there is just astounding.
Also agree 100% with Nevets. It's not entitlement to behave like a professional and expect to be treated as one. In eight years I've NEVER had a flight delay because a pilot just didn't turn up (either me or the other guy) so why would we need check-in? It's a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
A professional pilot who "forgets to set an alarm clock" deserves a missed trip and a reprimand and that's how it's dealt with, if it ever happens. If you're going to be late, you CALL before showtime so they can find someone to cover for you - no check-in required if a responsible pilot has already notified the company way BEFORE the time they would have checked in.