Old 01-21-2010 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by OldManReverend
So besides less pay... what EXACTLY are the differences in work rules/ benefits versus other airlines?

I've called in fatigued a few times and have not had any pay removed due to calling in fatigued.

I am not scared to call in fatigued.

I am not scared to call in sick on a holiday.

I have a commuter policy.

Part 91 reposition flights are counted as part 121 flights when it comes to flight time duty time rules.

I am starting a four day on the last day of the month worth 18 hours, I also am scheduled to start a four day worth 21 hours on the first day of next month. I will fly the four day starting the last day of the month and
the last day of the second four day trip making it a five day trip. I will fly 23 hours and get paid for 39.

I can use a vacation day in the middle of a four day trip that does not return to base until the last leg on the last day and get paid for the whole trip while only using one vacation day.

Even guys with a little bit of relative seniority on reserve can have a decent schedule by bidding (profering) for the next day's open time.