Sounds like their way saying no even though they said yes. Is you boss a woman by chance?

Actually, if you dont have any scheduled days off, and you do a trip for someone else while on call for your current employer, then something happens, could they possibly be held liable should something happen? Who will pay your workers comp or medical bills should you slip and fall, or hurt your back while loading bags for the contract trip? Who will pay for the contract pilot should your guy have a pop up trip that you are now not available for? What about the possible mechanical away from your base that now leaves you stranded?

All things to consider from both sides. Doing side work seems like quick easy money until you throw in all the "what if's". Contract work is probably best left to the Contract Pilots.

FBP