Common use of Emergency Hours Clause in Contracts

Emergency Hours. 6.3.4.1 Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, an unforeseen situation may arise where the Company must declare an emergency. Such situations include but are not limited to where there are insufficient pilots to continue operations, where a client must evacuate a remote site or where additional aircraft must be dispatched to transport passengers. In such event, the Employer agrees to exhaust all reasonable options (e.g. volunteers, subcontracted pilots where available, etc.) to meet the operational needs. Failing that, an emergency will be declared. Staff sufficient to continue necessary operations will be drafted to duty regardless of approved vacation, Guaranteed Days Off (GDOs) or Leave of Absence (LOA) for the duration of the emergency. In such circumstances, the Employer agrees to draft flight crews in reverse order of seniority. 6.3.4.2 FCMs drafted to such duty shall have the option to receive a pay premium in accordance to Article 7.5.3.1, or a day off with pay for each day of their draft. In addition, they will receive an extra GDO, for each day drafted, at a time mutually agreeable to the FCM and Employer.