Originally Posted by
HuskerAv8tor
TAFB doesn't count. We fly around lots of people who are on the road all of the time too. If you get into the airline business you know that comes with the job so no complaining about it on the back end!
Not complaining about being on the road as it is part of the job...but saying the only "work" an airline pilot does is block time is disingenuous.
I dunno about you guys, but a layover (ie. not at home) feels kinda like "work" to me....especially if you are close to the max duty/min rest limits and double-especially if you're beholden to a hotel with limited food options.
Doesn't mean you can't enjoy your "rest", but it also doesn't mean you aren't "at work" either.
*shrug*