How do commercial pilots log their hours?

[JetMouse]

Is it done via a clock on board (chocks off/on) or do you still fill in a logbook?

Apologies if this question shows a blinding lack of understanding of cockpit procedures!

[4g_handicap]

Generally chock to chock. When we start to taxi, I write down the time and the same when we chock on.

All operators require heaps of paperwork, which generally includes flight numbers, chocks times, flights times(takeoff to touchdown), fuel uplifts and fuel burns, etc, etc.(a bit of flying is my reward for all the paperwork I do) :)

It is just a matter of making a note at the end of the day what the various chock to chock times were, off the flight report.

Is that what you wanted to know?

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[Intruder]

The FAA requires paper log books for the airplane, and the "official" Out/Off/On/In times are recorded there. Whether the company uses those figures, ACARS figures, or something else for pay purposes is up to the company.

Since the company does not have the same obligations as the Pilot for logging time, I recommend each Pilot keep his own paper log, along with any supporting documents. I keep a copy of the ACARS record as well as a computer spreadsheet. They come in handy when the company underpays me, too!