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Originally Posted by Nightflyer
I would like to know, from someone who has done it, what happens when you call in fatigued.
1) Can you use your sick bank to pay for your trip?
2) Does your trip just disappear and you don't get paid?
3) How much grief does the company give you for calling in fatigued?
4) Are you put on double secret probation?
5) Does the FAA get involved in any way?
No speculation. I'd like to hear from someone who has actually been through it.
1. Yes. Though IMO you shouldn't have to if caused by a company induced scheduling change, excessive ground/flight delay beyond your control
2. No. The portion you fly may remain on your calendar. If you work none of it, it will disappear from your calendar. You should get paid via sick bank
3. First, that shouldn't affect your decision. It's improper & unsafe to fly fatigued. The company will state they don't give you any --- but that may not be the full story. You'll have to tell the scheduler first, who will pass you off to the Duty Officer. Just calmly state you are too tired to fly and it's unsafe. Safety trumps all else. You may be asked to fill out an "irregularity report" by the company and a "fatigue report" by the union. So what, state the facts --- and reiterate it was a safety issue
4. I don't know --- I doubt it. Double Secret Probation is secret ya know.
. But it doesn't matter --- your health & your safety matters. We all need to embrace this concept fully
5. I don't believe the FAA is notified. Now if you feel the need/desire to fill out an ASAP report that report will be reviewed by the company, union & FAA. I think that would be a superb way to let the FAA know of risks to flight safety, which should be identified & mitigated
10-12-2020
