Is a JFO/SFO trainee eligible for DH allowance if he/she is being positioned to another base to undergo line training/ check?
Following is the company policy on the above matter:
• A trainee is NOT eligible for DH allowance if he/she is being positioned to another base to undergo line training/ check/ supernumerary flights.
• The purpose of positioning the trainee to another base is to expedite his/her training.
• It is further advisable that the trainee travels as an ACM in the cockpit on the DH sector to utilise that sector to learn and observe.
• The above applies to:
JFOs undergoing training and checks before their line release as a First Officer
SFOs undergoing PIC upgrade SLF/ Route-Checks (However, if SFO is being utilized from RHS as a line co-pilot then DH allowance will be applicable).
Transition Captains undergoing training to be released as Line Captains.