Time Limits - Illegal Practices
Hi,
Was wondering if anyone could shed some light on an issue currently centering round my employer.
A couple of pilots in my company (junior level) have been asked to work from Airport A to Airport B to Airport C and then pasenger back to Airport A upon arrival (total duty 26 hours - however you sign off duty at Airport C).
Does the CAA have any restrictions on this (the duty time from A to C via B is approximately 15 hours), is it illegal, do they have to be offered minimum rest in a hotel in C upon arrival? Will it cause issues with their licencing?
The reason this is done is that the layover in C is one week, and the flight time back to base doesn't require a 'heavy' (3) crew. It is purely a cost saving excercise and also allows the company to have access to that pilot again within 24 hours of their arrival back at base (Airport A).
Sorry for my candour, but think it prudent to keep my cards close to my chest with respect to the company, destinations and my collegues.