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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
Are you suggesting that the FSDO is actually taking bribes
I've never seen anyone take bribes personally, I'm just repeating what has been said up there for years
Turning the other cheek? It's apparent that they are. When a crew calls fatigued, the company and the POI gets a copy of the report and when it shows you've had a 30 hour duty day, that should raise a flag. They read the report, but the practice is not stopped.
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
I suggest you contact the proper law enforcement.
Over the years, there have been anonymous letters sent to the feds in OKC and Washington about this 24 hour reserve, and there have been investigation (s) but nothing is ever found because the companies are careful not to publish a written schedule showing the pilots on 24 hour reserve.
When you have a 30 minute call out, this is more of a "standby" than "reserve". If you're on reserve all week, how do you regulate your sleep so that you will be fit for flight if you're called.
When it's slow, you have crews doing 144 hours of reserve straight.
These companies don't consider reserve as being duty, but they want you to answer your phone. If you have to answer your phone, you're responsible to the company and you're on duty.