Being a Cathay Pilot is just like being in the military
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Being a Cathay Pilot is just like being in the military
I just had to put this on here. An article in this morning's Standard newspaper in Hong Kong:
According to a captain, pilots are assigned "field reserve" days, in which they have to show up at work ready to replace a colleague who cannot fly due to sickness, tardiness
"tardiness" 
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Also on "Fragrant Harbour" forum.
According to a captain, pilots are assigned "field reserve" days, in which they have to show up at work ready to replace a colleague who cannot fly due to sickness, tardiness
or other reasons.
There are also "home reserve" days when pilots are allowed to do their own thing, but should be prepared to answer a call to work when the "field reserve" pilots have been used up.
The captain told The Standard there have been complaints that "home reserve" pilots are being used excessively.
"It is like being a military pilot, where you can be called to fly on a moment's notice, leaving you with little personal time to relax and not think of work," he said.
There are also "home reserve" days when pilots are allowed to do their own thing, but should be prepared to answer a call to work when the "field reserve" pilots have been used up.
The captain told The Standard there have been complaints that "home reserve" pilots are being used excessively.
"It is like being a military pilot, where you can be called to fly on a moment's notice, leaving you with little personal time to relax and not think of work," he said.
Also on "Fragrant Harbour" forum.
Well my heart bleeds for them! It's no big deal with mobile 'phones carried everywhere and various types of standby or on-call duty in many industries. Just have to leave the booze alone.
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