Originally Posted by
FlyPanAm
In the world of FAR 117 and regulated inflight rest, how can an airline get away with not having scheduled flying and IRO positions. You're going to blast off on a 12+ hour flight departing around midnight and you don't know if you'll be in the bunk or flying seat for the first half? Crazy that's allowed.
You sign in fit for duty. What’s hard about that? Usually crews on the 777/787 talk to each other beforehand and the flying captain will determine how the breaks will be laid out. Plan your rest before duty in advance to work around that plan.