You are unable to make an assignment given by scheduling, now what (TM, Late Notification of Absence/Sick on Contact)? This may trigger an investigation into why you were not positioned for the RAP. These fall under the American Airlines Attendance and Performance Program. 'Reserve Not Positioned for Duty (Reserve out of Base)' falls under Performance.

The following have been used in investigations by the company to indicate that a Flight Attendant is not “in position” during their assigned RAPs.

• Conversations with Flight Service
• Social Media
• Travel Records
• Use of company tablet

What begins as an Attendance event (TM, sick on contact), may trigger an investigation that may have serious Performance consequences. In many instances, the Company has bypassed lower steps of progressive discipline and subjected Flight Attendants who were not positioned for their RAP to immediate termination.

You should be aware of your actions and the actions the Company has taken. Conversations between you and your FSM are not privileged and may be used against you. They have a job to do, please be aware. We’ve seen a significant uptick in the number of investigations surrounding Flight Attendants unable to make assigned RAPs. If you are disciplined or terminated for not being positioned for a RAP, contact your APFA base representative to file a grievance.