Originally Posted by Mesabah

Yes, and no, they don't need permission via the contract, however, labor law prevents it, unless they have specific permission in section 1. You have to look at section 1 as, "all flying is covered by dalpa pilots except _____". Section 1 doesn't read, "all flying is permitted except these aircraft will be flown by dalpa pilots". Unless you work for Alaska Airlines, who has the worst scope contract in history.