Originally Posted by
WelcomeToBen
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.
At my company, the extension language has been interpreted to mean that the 30 minute extension is automatic and requires a fatigue call to get out of. The 2 hour extension is at the pilot's discretion and can't be forced. But if you are deadheading at the back end of the trip, your 117 duty ended at block in and you can be scheduled to deadhead up to 14 hours after report, extendable to 15 hours for delays, no refusals allowed. Quite a gem for us reserves, to then get 10 hours before having to be back at the airport. I want to see duty end at the hotel on arrival, and start at van time so it's actually 10 hours AT the hotel.