Originally Posted by
Shades of Blue
I’ll have to look up that guidance from flight ops. I’m sure it’s in an update or memo amongst the many that they push these days.
If all the doors are closed, that’s the only trigger that allows me to get an out time. If all the doors are closed, it’s highly likely that everyone is also ready to push except possibly the flight attendants who will be ready momentarily.
I see no need to delay getting them an out time when it’s in my own best interest as well to get the pay clock started for all the work we’ve done getting to that point.
There is a big red warning in the Vol I push procedure that says you need a clearance to push prior to releasing the parking brake.
it says further down don’t release the brake or turn on the anti-collision light until cleared for pushback or engine start.
I don’t know why we are trying to save company metrics. Who cares. If stuff isn’t ready that’s not our problem.