Schismatic
The Company does allow for the shutdown checks etc by adding 30 minutes to the on chocks time for post flight duties. It's just not part of the flight pay. Also, not seen anywhere where it mandates us to leave CBC STD -75 minutes. It only advises us that the Cabin Crew will finish their briefing by then. There's a big difference!
I do, however, agree with the rest of the post regarding all the admin duties that are expected to be done on days off. I'm surprised so many guys were prepared to get up at 6 on a day off to stand in line for 2-3 hours to get a US visa. I always seem to have a prior appointment on the day they plan and will continue to do so until they roster it!
Unfortunately, the lack of a visa means I miss those popular IAH trips
