We work in a challenging environment that requires many of us to be awake during the exact hours when we biologically need to sleep. In addition, we are often on duty for long periods of time while dealing with circadian shifts and then try to sleep while the rest of the world is awake. Have you just gotten used to feeling tired? Or, are you fatigued?

Fellow pilots and friends, Today I was awarded a check from the DFW Pilot Protection Fund to cover my take home pay during this PUP decal ordeal. I am not proud of my momentary lapse in professionalism and I can only offer my sincere apologies to anyone who was offended by my actions. I am however, very proud to be associated with such a great group of men and women who fly airplanes for American Airlines. The support from the membership to help one of their own is humbling ... truly humbling.