Originally Posted by
Check Airman
Interesting that under EU regulations, the captain has to make a decision to extend on behalf of the entire crew. Under FAA regulations, each crewmember must decide if he/she is sufficiently rested for the flight.
We're not allowed to start a duty, knowing that we'll need to use "discretion" either.
Actually under the EU regulations -unless any change I´m not aware of- , the Captain may, at his discretion, and after
taking note of the well-being of other members of the crew, take decision about extension of duty, or reduction of rest provided, that he is satisfied that the flight can be made safely....
Copy and paste from one of my old OM-A´s;
".....The commander
shall consult all crew members on their alertness levels before deciding any of the modifications...."
Also "...A crewmember shall not perform duties on an airplane if he
knows or suspects that he is suffering from fatigue or feels unfit to the extent that the flight may be endangered... ¨