IBNAV8R
Stand-up Philosopher
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I don't see why APA shouldn't just cede this point:
"The APA is hereby NOT directing anyone, to refuse overtime, fly to rule or call in sick in October or at any given time. Individual pilots are expected to uphold the utmost standards of professionalism and devotion to safety.
1. Pilots are cautioned to heed AA FOM and SOP and all applicable FAA regulations. This should NOT be construed as a call for any individual or group of individuals to disrupt service during the month of October, or at any other time.
2. With the recent scrutiny of the public and the FAA regarding fatigue, pilots are reminded that they have a personal responsibility to ensure they are well rested for ALL periods of duty, whether or not those duty assignments are scheduled or requested of the crewmember on an off day. Incidentally, October is Fatigue Awareness Month.
3. With the upcoming flu season, pilots are hereby directed that this shall NOT serve as a reason for individuals or groups of individuals to call in sick in when they are, in fact, in good health. It is APA's express desire NOT to disrupt service or make extra demands of existing manpower that may require the use of overtime beyond that already caused by improper staffing and piss-poor management. Pilots should remain extremely vigilant, however, for any symptoms of the H1N1 virus - which is projected to affect the North American continent in October of this year.
"The APA is hereby NOT directing anyone, to refuse overtime, fly to rule or call in sick in October or at any given time. Individual pilots are expected to uphold the utmost standards of professionalism and devotion to safety.
1. Pilots are cautioned to heed AA FOM and SOP and all applicable FAA regulations. This should NOT be construed as a call for any individual or group of individuals to disrupt service during the month of October, or at any other time.
2. With the recent scrutiny of the public and the FAA regarding fatigue, pilots are reminded that they have a personal responsibility to ensure they are well rested for ALL periods of duty, whether or not those duty assignments are scheduled or requested of the crewmember on an off day. Incidentally, October is Fatigue Awareness Month.
3. With the upcoming flu season, pilots are hereby directed that this shall NOT serve as a reason for individuals or groups of individuals to call in sick in when they are, in fact, in good health. It is APA's express desire NOT to disrupt service or make extra demands of existing manpower that may require the use of overtime beyond that already caused by improper staffing and piss-poor management. Pilots should remain extremely vigilant, however, for any symptoms of the H1N1 virus - which is projected to affect the North American continent in October of this year.
