Originally Posted by
hockeypilot44
For starters, get rid of the bull**** 2 hour extension and the fact that the duty period ends at block in instead of 30 minutes after like the old rules. When I first saw FAR 117, I thought to myself they got it right. Then I realized I had to add 30 minutes to the times to compare it to the old way. Then I realized there was a 2 hour extension. Then I realized it was possible to do a 16:30 hour dutt day compared to 16 before. Wait, we can actually do a longer duty day under FAR 117? YES YOU CAN.
I work at a respectable major. My company expects you to extend. The only way not to is to go out of your way which to my company equates to a fatigue call. I know if my company treats it like that, then most other companies are also.
Any of the extensions are only allowed if the pilot agrees to it. I have never felt pressured to accept an extension. If the company is pressuring you into accepting a 2 hour extension, that sounds like an issue that needs to be brought to the attention of the FAA.