Originally Posted by
PurpleTail
I'm in the process of searching the contract for the specifics but thought I would throw this out on the board and see if I can get the answer faster...
I have training next month and, being a commuter, trying to get training as close to a trip as possible. So....
If I have a sim, event how much time is required to be off BEFORE starting duty for an international trip???
And vice versa...how much time is required off AFTER a trip before showing for a sim events.
Thanks for any info in advance.
PT!
12.D.1.d. International Duty Free Buffer
i. A pilot shall be relieved of all duty for at least 24 consecutive hours prior to the start of an international trip scheduled to exceed 120 consecutive hours. A pilot may, however, be on reserve (during which time he performed no flying or standby duty) within 24 hours of the showtime for an international trip scheduled to exceed 120 consecutive hours.
ii. A pilot shall be relieved of all duty and reserve availability for at least 48 consecutive hours at the conclusion of an international trip that exceeds 120 hours TAFB, except for trips scheduled in accordance with Section 12.D.1.c.i. If the 48 hour buffer conflicts with an R-24 pilot's notification window, he shall be responsible for reserve assignments placed in VIPS at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled showtime of the assignment (as described in Section 25.M.3.a.iii.(b)).
iii. A pilot may waive this international buffer (i.e., Section 12.D.1.d.i. or D.1.d.ii.). A pilot is deemed to have waived any conflict with the international buffer resulting from a bid line adjustment, reassignment trip, or a volunteer or draft assignment.
And,
11.E.11 Prior to and upon completion of ground school or simulator training, a pilot shall receive a minimum of 12 hours off. This buffer may be reduced operationally, by mutual agreement of the pilot and the duty officer.
However, you can't waive the buffer if it conflicts with vacation, is the way I read it.
Last edited by Busboy; 08-16-2009 at 08:11 PM.