Originally Posted by
BoilerUP
You don't have to screw your passengers in order to "stick it" to management.
Step #1 - Write up everything that breaks, when it breaks.
Step #2 - Call times as they really are (if no ACARS)
Step #3 - STOP USING YOUR CELL PHONE FOR COMPANY BUSINESS
Step #4 - see step #3
Step #5 - Get some unity
Step #6 - Repeat steps 1-5
You forgot the most important one.... and by doing it, you can skip all the rest. Open your company manual, and follow whatever policy is written there to the letter. Nobody can fault you for doing it, and if done properly, it will grind most regionals to a halt. They have added to the duties over the years, while chipping away at turn times... I would be willing to bet anybody, that there is no way in a typical regional 25 minute turn to perform every duty as specified in their FAA approved company flight/operations manual.
Do not forget, that if your contract covers it, you are entitled to a meal break, even if it means delaying a flight... this also covers the perverbial rest room call.... no need to fly fast to get a few extra minutes for those activities.... if it's in your contract, just do it.