Originally Posted by
satpak77
I assume Southwest "has your cell number"; can they call you anytime or what is the expectation that you "keep your phone on". Just wondering how that works. I have worked for an employer that expected me to "try to answer the phone if we call you" policy 365 days a year including vacations
The only time you're
required to answer your phone is when you are sitting reserve, return to base early from a reserve assignment and are told to remain "phone contactable," or when you are actually on duty.
Rest is rest, vacation is vacation, days off are days off. None of the shenanigans you find at certain fractionals or in the Wild West of Part 135 or 91.