I can't believe what i've just read above, and that people accept this behaviour and actually fall for it!
Waking up at 4am in case you're called at 5am?
Are you mad?
What happens when you get called at the end of the standby for a long ass duty?
That is not responsible or safe in any way, and you should be ashamed of doing such!
Our passengers are paying for us to fly them from A - B safely, and expect us to be well rested and professional.. if something bad happens and they look into the fact you accepted disturbed rest... do you really think it's going to look back for the company or for you? The Buffalo accident springs to mind about who the negative light was put on for fatigue.
If crewing want me, they can find me in bed, as I plan on being well rested before they send me on a rescue mission around Europe.
(Plus the mrs. would be pissed if her "heater" disappeared to go and prance around the pad in uniform)
Sorry for the harsh words, but seriously.. wake up to what is going on!
Even if crew control call you before you sby starts, whats the problem with just hitting the mute button??
Stop risking safety, they're not going to appreciate it or pay you more for it!
Last edited by i_like_tea; 22nd Jul 2012 at 14:19.