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04-14-2015, 03:15 PM
#3692
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Joined APC: Jun 2010
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04-14-2015, 04:33 PM
#3693
Back on TDY
Joined APC: Apr 2008
Position: 747-400 Captain
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04-15-2015, 07:35 AM
#3694
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Joined APC: Dec 2014
Posts: 1,184
04-15-2015, 01:22 PM
#3695
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Contract question: If the ADG were to be raised to 6 hours (like FedEx) is there an unintended consequence that we might be getting into? Example, if each day on duty must essentially be worth 6 hours, what would prevent the trip constructions to actually BE 6+ hours of block each day? It wouldn't affect the 757s and up so much, but the small narrowgauge airplanes might find their rotations becoming more fatiguing. DAL abhors credit time, and just because we will have to be paid 6 hours could actually mean tht we will have higher block days. It would be OK for awhile, but I think it wouldn't take long for the fatigue level to rise substantially. What do ya'll think?
04-15-2015, 01:25 PM
#3696
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: 737 Capt
Posts: 1,166
Contract question: If the ADG were to be raised to 6 hours (like FedEx) is there an unintended consequence that we might be getting into? Example, if each day on duty must essentially be worth 6 hours, what would prevent the trip constructions to actually BE 6+ hours of block each day? It wouldn't affect the 757s and up so much, but the small narrowgauge airplanes might find their rotations becoming more fatiguing. DAL abhors credit time, and just because we will have to be paid 6 hours could actually mean tht we will have higher block days. It would be OK for awhile, but I think it wouldn't take long for the fatigue level to rise substantially. What do ya'll think?
04-15-2015, 01:32 PM
#3697
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2014
Posts: 1,184
Yeah don't get me wrong, I'd like to see it raised too. I just wondered if it could result in more fatiguing trips. We all want more productive trips, but working harder (more productive) ALL the time might be detrimental to that fatigue level over time.
04-15-2015, 04:12 PM
#3698
The Brown Dot +1
Joined APC: Jun 2009
Position: 777B
Posts: 7,775
Contract question: If the ADG were to be raised to 6 hours (like FedEx) is there an unintended consequence that we might be getting into? Example, if each day on duty must essentially be worth 6 hours, what would prevent the trip constructions to actually BE 6+ hours of block each day? It wouldn't affect the 757s and up so much, but the small narrowgauge airplanes might find their rotations becoming more fatiguing. DAL abhors credit time, and just because we will have to be paid 6 hours could actually mean tht we will have higher block days. It would be OK for awhile, but I think it wouldn't take long for the fatigue level to rise substantially. What do ya'll think?
04-15-2015, 05:11 PM
#3699
Runs with scissors
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
Posts: 7,730
If everyone is flying 6+ hours per day instead of 5:15, they won't need as many pilots to cover all the flying.
Be careful what you ask for.
04-15-2015, 05:26 PM
#3700
looking for underboob
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: NYC 7ER LCA
Posts: 902
That's right also trips will tend to be less commutable. I am all for 6 hour but not a 6ADG, but a hard 6 hour min per day. I would love to work 13-14 days a month for 78-84 hours of pay.
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