Originally Posted by
ToddChavez
That said, I don't buy this story on its face. There is another part we aren't hearing.
I agree. Was this individual releasing the brake early to achieve an on time departure? Or was this individual habitually changing the clock to 10 early, and then flying slow to pad block time and pay?
One scenario is to help the company. One scenario is to help the paycheck.
That being said, our on time performance is abysmal partially due to this Vol 1 restriction that we have that other airlines don't. Why not change Vol 1 so that we are allowed to release the brake once the cabin door is closed (provided the aircraft is in service)? We can be "on time" and getting paid while passengers are being moved to achieve a valid weight and balance solution (if need be). We could then push and taxi once we have valid numbers.