A320
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Distraction
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Company Policy; Procedure
On descent into CLT; got ACARS message trying to assign additional flying after the termination of my trip. I did not acknowledge the message because we were entering a high workload environment; descending via CHESLY 3 RNAV Arrival. It created a big distraction; which is an impediment to safety.I knew I could not accept additional flying because of: 1. Possible fatigue - had already been up nearly 15 hours. 2. Physiological needs - had not eaten anything since lunch.Company trying to reschedule while pilots are entering high workload environment. Any schedule change should be while on ground.
A320 Captain reported while entering a high workload environment an ACARS message came requesting additional flying.