Extension in the field
#31
FAR limits?
The only time I've has this happen (admittedly several years ago), we diverted from ANC to Fairbanks. The DO ACARS'd us to call him.
He then said, "I'd like to extend you guys to FAR Limits, how are you feeling?" I liked that thought process. We all agreed to continue back to Anchorage
Long day ...
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He then said, "I'd like to extend you guys to FAR Limits, how are you feeling?" I liked that thought process. We all agreed to continue back to Anchorage
Long day ...
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#32
Gets Weekends Off
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Depending on the pilot's situation and the Duty Officer's assessment, one of the following alternatives shall be enlisted to address the issue: (a) The pilot's duty may be revised to include some alternative duty that is at or within operational limits; or (b) The pilot may be given a legal rest period. In this case, the pilot's schedule thereafter may be postponed until after the legal rest period is concluded. Should it be determined that the pilot requires more rest than the legal rest provided, the pilot may be removed from the balance of his trip and be placed in sick leave status. If the pilot is placed in sick leave status the pilot shall be automatically returned from sick leave at the conclusion of his trip
I have no idea about the details of what happened to your friend or what he asked CE or the DO.
#33
trip trading freak
Joined APC: Oct 2010
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I hope you are right. I originally read it your way and think that is the original intention. But, I know more than a few that didn't have the same success that you did. I hope the Union intercedes and holds the company's feet to the fire. Unfortunately, I am pessimistic.
#34
A simple call to contract enforcement at the union will confirm this. In the past I have lways been given the option to continue but the contract allows the DO to extend you. I have called the union and saldly this is the case.
#37
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,820
Pin,
I hope you are right. I originally read it your way and think that is the original intention. But, I know more than a few that didn't have the same success that you did. I hope the Union intercedes and holds the company's feet to the fire. Unfortunately, I am pessimistic.
I hope you are right. I originally read it your way and think that is the original intention. But, I know more than a few that didn't have the same success that you did. I hope the Union intercedes and holds the company's feet to the fire. Unfortunately, I am pessimistic.
If the DO told me I had to fly to 16 hours because he told me to, I would point him to the section of the contract that states;
... Depending on the pilot's situation and the Duty Officer's assessment, one of the following alternatives shall be enlisted to address the issue:
(a) The pilot's duty may be revised to include some alternative duty that is at or within operational limits; or
(b) The pilot may be given a legal rest period.
If the DO still refuses, then I wouldn't hesitate to use fatigue and then grieve it with the union.
#38
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Joined APC: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,820
If you are suppose to end an 11 hour duty day in LAX and upon arrival are told that they are going to turn you in two hours and then operate back to MEM, and the DO has approved it, would you say ok? I would contact the DO. I would explain to him that I planned my sleep on an 11 hour duty and that I don't feel it is safe to extend past the operational extension. If they can turn us quick enough to stay within the operational duty extension, I will give it a try, otherwise, I would like to go to the hotel. I would then reference the appropriate section of the contract.
If you simply ask the DO or CE whether the DO can extend you to 16 hours or not, then the correct answer is yes he can. We (pilots) need to go the extra step and ask the DO to exercise the two options available in the contract if we don't feel we can safely go beyond an operational extension.
Take it for what it's worth. I am not going to make my decisions based on what anonymous posters (myself included) on a forum tell me to do. I am going to reference the contract, and if needed, call CE.
#39
I agree that the DO can extend you, but you have rights under the contract as well.
If you are suppose to end an 11 hour duty day in LAX and upon arrival are told that they are going to turn you in two hours and then operate back to MEM, and the DO has approved it, would you say ok? I would contact the DO. I would explain to him that I planned my sleep on an 11 hour duty and that I don't feel it is safe to extend past the operational extension. If they can turn us quick enough to stay within the operational duty extension, I will give it a try, otherwise, I would like to go to the hotel. I would then reference the appropriate section of the contract.
If you simply ask the DO or CE whether the DO can extend you to 16 hours or not, then the correct answer is yes he can. We (pilots) need to go the extra step and ask the DO to exercise the two options available in the contract if we don't feel we can safely go beyond an operational extension.
Take it for what it's worth. I am not going to make my decisions based on what anonymous posters (myself included) on a forum tell me to do. I am going to reference the contract, and if needed, call CE.
If you are suppose to end an 11 hour duty day in LAX and upon arrival are told that they are going to turn you in two hours and then operate back to MEM, and the DO has approved it, would you say ok? I would contact the DO. I would explain to him that I planned my sleep on an 11 hour duty and that I don't feel it is safe to extend past the operational extension. If they can turn us quick enough to stay within the operational duty extension, I will give it a try, otherwise, I would like to go to the hotel. I would then reference the appropriate section of the contract.
If you simply ask the DO or CE whether the DO can extend you to 16 hours or not, then the correct answer is yes he can. We (pilots) need to go the extra step and ask the DO to exercise the two options available in the contract if we don't feel we can safely go beyond an operational extension.
Take it for what it's worth. I am not going to make my decisions based on what anonymous posters (myself included) on a forum tell me to do. I am going to reference the contract, and if needed, call CE.
And remember, it's the Duty Offucer --- not the Schedulers
I've found that the Schedulers will passively allow you to extend your duty day yourself, but when presented with facts about the limitations in the CBA, will quickly find other solutions
They want to stay below the radar too
If it gets elevated to the DO: stay calm, state the facts, stand firm and make sure everyone knows your desire and intention to take the most prudent, safest approach
Last edited by DLax85; 11-18-2014 at 11:49 AM.
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