Emirates Incident at Melbourne.

[EK_Bus Driver]

EK Tail Strike

No Nev, the ULR "Rest Plan" in the OM-C calls for the Relief Crew to be on first break. The Operating Crew have to wait about 6 hours, so it's assumed they would have been "well rested". Have done that pairing many times both as Relief and Operating, I have been unable to get what I consider proper rest before the Flight despite following the recommended Rest Strategy on more than a few occasions, so I know how he felt. Before anyone says they should have gone 'sick'. There is no point, also no point in filing an A.S.R. as it falls on deaf ears in the "Bouncy Castle". Retribution and punitive action will be the only response. Not surprising as this Company is investing heavily in sponsored Corporate events and employing lots of Aussies. More Political than I imagined. If you don't believe me... ask any EK Pilot how they feel about fatigue, previous and current Rostering / Leave allocation practices.

Not a fatigue issue?? The Crew Members Resigned???

My Ar%e!