Hey guys! Awesome discussion. Thanks for your input. The Hammer, for the record I'm not complaining :P Sorry if it came off that way! Like I said I have worked up the ranks in the industry and finally am at a job where they treat me good including reserve! I was just curious about certain aspects of...

Just don't post on facebook :lol: It's not a game dude, companies stretch every card to screw you over on these fine points in the CAR's that aren't always understood properly by flight crew. Safety is paramount in our industry and getting called at 4AM to go to work when you checked in for work at ...

Yes the operator must say crew x you start your duty rest at 7pm you may be called at 5am be ready. Exactly 8) ! Which means that by simply giving a crew member a schedule where there is a reserve from 4AM to 2PM let's say, the air operator isn't really telling them to start their rest 8 hours prio...

According to paragraph 1a,b though it does imply that its actually the air operators responsibility to inform the crew of WHEN they are to be resting. Right?

Thanks for your reply! I see what you're saying and this is why I wanted to see what others were interpreting. I see what you are saying about it being implied rest, but unlike what the CAR's require companies to adopt, companies that post a monthly schedule aren't technically saying "You need to be...

Just had a question to generate some discussion on what your interpretation is regarding CAR720.21. It states: 720.21 Flight Crew Members on Reserve The standards for compliance with this section are: (1) An air operator shall provide each flight crew member with an opportunity to obtain at least 8 ...

705 side at CMA grants you the ability to be home every night, unless a random charter comes up.

Hey guys, recently I have been offered a job at a company that will remain nameless. This company is known for advancing your careers to the majors within a few years. Seems like the most senior crew members are hovering around 4 years. If I take the job I would be leaving a job that pays enough to ...