Originally Posted by Skyvector

Pretty simple: When on a sequence, you have to check your HI3 and HI6 once daily. When sitting at home on a RAP, you don't have a sequence..so no HI3. But you still have to check your HI6.

If you are a Reserve pilot on a sequence, you can release yourself at the end of a trip by checking your HI3 after blocking in. Your HI6 only needs to be checked once a day...so if you already did that at some point earlier in the day you don't have to do it again.

You also only have to check your HI3 once a day. For line holders that's pretty straight forward. For Reserve pilots, although you only have to check it once a day it is also how you can release yourself at the end of a trip without calling CS. Either way, a pilot only needs to check HI3 and/or HI6 ONCE a day. Period. If you have already done so at some point you have no obligation to do it again.

A separate issue is when to answer your phone. Reserve pilots on a RAP or sitting standby have to answer when called. Line holders don't have any obligation to answer their phone. Reserve pilots on a sequence also don't have any obligation to answer their phone. The only time CS can re-assign you is if someone makes positive contact with you. That includes you answering your phone (for whatever resason) or someone meeting you on the jetbridge. As of our latest contract, that also includes ACARS messages...a little known tidbit.

*Just want to clarify one point: If you are on Reserve and finish a sequence...you MUST either call Scheduling to get released or check your HI3. You can't just get up and walk out. But if you are mid-sequence you have no obligation to answer your phone or call CS for any reason. HI3 and HI6 still need to be checked ONCE a day...at any time. This includes when you first wake up at 4am.