Originally Posted by
Denny Crane
We have what is called a "Duty Period Average" or DPA and it is 5:15 per duty period when you are an "in the seat" crew member. It is per trip. If you have a four day trip with only 3 duty periods of active crewmember flying (Deadhead doesn't count), your DPA is 15:45.
Just to add on, a four day trip with only three duty periods would pay more than 15:45. The trip rig would kick in and protect you. I just flew a four day with only three duty periods and it paid over 21 hours.