Originally Posted by
744ButtonPusher
Correct me if I am wrong, but Other than what 117 dictates about PF and PM breaks, there’s nothing would stop a Captain as PM from saying they want to take the first break correct? Picking a bunkie position doesn’t guarantee you first break .
Originally Posted by
744ButtonPusher
I have however heard of professional bunkies getting upset when they don’t get first break.
You're correct. In my experience, by far the most common is for the IRO(s) taking first break. I've never had a trip that wasn't.
Not the end of the world, and not about being a professional bunkie, but it does kinda suck when you're looking at 15 hours, planned your rest for first break and now you're up front for the first half. Certainly the CA's prerogative, but 2 seconds of courteousy to contact your crew doesn't seem like too steep a hill to me...