Originally Posted by
TonyC
When we operated exclusively under Supplemental rules, we incorporated some of those rules by repeating them in our CBA. The thought was that if the FARs were to change, we would preserve those protections through CBA language.
Our CBA 8-in-24 rule is a perfect example. While most of our flying is now done under Domestic or Flag rules, we still have the protection of the Supplemental rule by way of our CBA.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. After all, we don't want The Company to fail because they have to honor our 8-in-24 rule, do we?
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TonyA's absolutely correct--we codified the 8 in 24 rest rules in 12.C.6.b
here they are for easy access
b. A pilot who exceeds 8 ABH in any consecutive 24 hour
period shall be scheduled for a rest period of 17 hours prior
to performing his next duty as an operating crew member.
That rest period may be operationally reduced as necessary,
consistent with FAR limitations.