Quick contract question
For all the contract gurus. I was awarded a 5 day that was originally credited at let's say for easy calculation purposes 22:00 Now I know after completing the trip since it was a 5 day it would be credited at 25:00 even if we did not block 25:00. Mid trip I had a 4:00 sit in base and was called by CS to do a turn for an FO that called in fatigued. It was a quick turn and would get me back in time for my last flight from my original schedule.
They said I needed to do it due to "operational necessity" although I learned from my Captain that I wasn't really obligated to pick up my phone in the first place. The turn added 3:00 credit to my trip making the new trip total 25:00.
Since this trip would have been credit at 25:00 regardless I feel I almost operated that turn for no compensation as I would have credited the same amount regardless if I had done it or not. Just wondering if I have grounds to file a grievance or not. Thanks in advance!
-RJ