Originally Posted by
Coachise
FDXshark, You bring up a good point. 25.M4 states: "A reserve pilot shall have the ability to be assigned trips on a "first fly" basis..." Standby is duty, but not a defined trip. I think R1200 should contact the MEC and see about a grievance.
I agree, but start first with the contract enforcement folks. (I know that could be painful) But doing nothing is not an option.
Maybe there is more areas of the contract that address this situation. If so, let's hear them.