Originally Posted by
TwoDaysBehind
At several regionals, especially GOJET AIRLINES, the extension is mandatory and is used as part of regular operations. They'll schedule to the FDP limits, then act like its still "unforeseen operational circumstances" when running behind schedule all day. There is no mutual agreement needed, the pilot must extend 2 hours or use the fatigue call process which often leads to disciplinary issues. Gojet was sued multiple times for this, yet the practice continues.
Nobody should allow friends or family to risk their lives at Gojet and similar United Express regional operators. The pilots are pushed and threatened to operate beyond table B rest regulations.
The Gojet safety statement would dictate that the extension is never utilized. Nobody in Gojet management honors their commitment to their signed safety statement.
An FAA jumpseater told us to never extend, because if you do and something happens they will come after you for being reckless.