Originally Posted by
SR22
Below is RedGuy considering leaving his job to fly for Pinnacle, not three months ago (link following):
See, to me that even doesn't sound that bad. I don't mind working at all. What I absolutely hate is getting called out at 2200 or so after you've been awake all day and getting sent on a 14+ hour duty day. The you fly home, and sleep all day, get up for a while, force yourself to go back to sleep that night, then be up all day the next day and get called out late again that night. Just the fact that I don't have to answer the phone after my 12 hours is up would be a huge relief.
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/sh...4&postcount=49
Geez, I don't understand why some guys can't just say thanks!
"Don't make me use the "F"-word (Fatigue)."
Here is something you can say to just about anyone.
Company: Are you refusing to fly?
Pilot: No, I'm not. However, I am "unable to accept" the trip/pairing the way you have it built.
Company: Are you refusing to fly?
Pilot: Of course not. Are YOU asking me to operate the aircraft in an unsafe manner?
Company: Are you refusing to fly?
Pilot: Of course not, I'm telling you that I'm fatigued and thus "unable to accept" the pairing without legal period prior to the trip. I'm your guy but I need some rest prior to block out.
The company can usually fire you for insubordination or refusing a trip. Thus, never refuse a trip and never act unprofessional. In each of these examples, you are cordial, professional and to the point. You never refuse a trip and even better, you offer up a solution.