Originally Posted by
KC10 FATboy
Are pilots really not getting enough sleep? Or are they failing to be responsible/professional and aren't allowing themselves to get proper rest?
So I'm guessing you've never had 4 day trips with EVERY overnight around 10 hours, EVERY duty day 12 hrs plus, with 5-6 hours of daily sit time?
I'm being responsible on the 9 hour "rest" period by trying to get 6-7 hours of sleep after three of the above mentioned days, to be followed by a 12 hour day with 5 legs and three aircraft swaps.
5 legs is nothing, I sat next to a guy commuting the other day that had a 9 leg day ahead of him.