TheStig wrote:Lot's of examples on this thread of why I'm glad pilots aren't self regulating. TC is looking out for the public's interests, not what pilots think will make their schedules include the most days off. Based on my companies pairings I can think of very few duty days that will need to be changed, and working a 8-9 day month of transcontinental turns would still be possible. Changes to augmentation on longer flights should increase pilot requirements substantially.
I don't share your faith on the benevolence of TC and their Wisdom. They are a department Of, By and For the airlines. When the needed shift finally comes, I won't count on them to get it right.
I would assert that working 14 hours days is reasonable in the right conditions: limited days per month, day flying, no sleep schedule shift, etc. People sitting in the seat with their opinions mean more to me than someone who has never worked in the industry, flying a desk.