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However you might feel or know your fitness to fly, it is only one small part of the equation. By far the most important part (sadly) is having to get documentary proof to support your decision to declare yourself unfit. I am not here trying to justify any airline's OMA but they are the rules we operate to and its best to know them as well as the company and to take appropriate precautions - ie, medical exam or similar.
If you get called in to the office to justify your decision not to fly, what 'defence' are you happier with to support your position?
a) Only one person (me) knows if I am fatigued or not,
or,
b) I felt incredibly tired and unfit to fly so I immediately saw a doctor and here is his professional report confirming me as unfit to fly.
Legally you only need (a)
If you are called into the office you state these words EXACTLY
:“I brought to (the airline and mangers concerned) attention, by reasonable means, the circumstances that I considered to be harmful or potentially harmful to the health and safety of myself, the crew and the passengers.”
To be clear YOU DO NOT need a medical opinion. The law is very clear.
Demand to see the FAST (Fatigue Avoidance Scheduling Tool) and the company MUST produce one.
If the airline are still stupid enough to press ahead. Sit back and await for the court case.