Originally Posted by
Jughead
Huh? What the hell...Someone got put on shortcall. They are based in DTW, where a lot of guys commute to. Outrageous. Where is ALPA to put a stop to this nonsense!?
I live in ATL and am based here. Shortcall should cease immediately in ATL because I don't want to be on shortcall. And I have to drive to the airport and everything. This is b.s. Thanks a lot, ALPA. Where's my DPA card to mail in?
I think you missed the point, why 3:30AM..... Nothing against shortcalls, do them all the time.
Originally Posted by
Jughead
Agreed. Sad that a guy in the peak of his career probably just threw away everything he's worked for, for the last 20+ years, for a few drinks on the layover.
How did it get that far? What was he thinking? Where was someone else on the crew to say, "dude, you're sick, call in sick. Now. If you don't, I'll do it for you."?
Sad that his wife? college aged kids? now wonder how things will ever be the same again.
Look out for your crew. Your career is extremely fragile - use your head and take care of each other.
100% Agreed.