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Fed Ex furlough
Pipe, my thoughts exactly, has there ever been a furlough from a company actually making money? On the one hand, I'm glad to see all the cost cutting. On the other, WTF? My guess is there will be a furlough, wont be near 700 unless the World sinks into a depression (which is possible). Good... -
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2008 hours flown
FedEx 727 FO: 170 block, around 750 credit Around 7 days a month ANG Missed very few kid's sports events and over 30 days in the field hunting pheasant/deer/elk/coyote/trout -
FedEx May Cut Jobs, Add Fewer Stores and Park Planes
Having spent several years at a legacy carrier and wishing now I had gotten furloughed 4 years earlier (like the day I got hired) I can't tell you how glad I am to be weathering this downturn at FedEx instead of somewhere else. Mgt is proactive with cost saving ideas, and FedEx is still making... -
Short of mins for SWA, Fed ex, UPS
It is going to be a long time until FedEx hires again. Very few are leaviing at 60 and over 60 FEs coming back to a window seat are causing backwards movement. The suits are saying no hiring for a couple years - I'd day at least that. Its a triple whammy - weak economy, trading 3-seat... -
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Those who missed the age 65 deadline
No, all they need is a bid and they can move back to the left or right seat. -
FDX LOA passes way to go sheep
I said I thought the slots would go more senior, not "most" senior. And no I'm not kidding. I have already lived overseas in a few locations, that and the fact that I've got kids in middle school means it doesn't work for me. There are plenty of single pilots and guys in their 50s with no kids... -
FDX LOA passes way to go sheep
I predict there will be no trouble filling the positions. I think they'll go more senior, but if not they'll be some fairly junior captains making $200k plus. -
It's 12:01, where is UAL?
Crashpad, try to make some kind of connection with your response to the post. Another good idea is not to post when you are drunk or really tired. -
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It's 12:01, where is UAL?
Yes, that is a great way to describe it. If you are in this business long enough you can tell which branch of service within 30 seconds of meeting someone. For example, Coasties usually seem kind of effeminate. -
It's 12:01, where is UAL?
Great - keep the myth alive! Walk into their ORD ops today and you will see 95% white males, most have an ex-military look to them. I realize it makes a lot of people feel better about themselves to believe somebody else is unqualified or inferior, so keep it coming. -
United starts taking Pilot Apps on Monday
I would like FedEx first year pay to be higher as well, but I wouldn't put it in the same sentence with United's first year pay. FedEx now pays $54/hour, and unless you stay on the panel that will at least double in 12 months. -
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Detroit Free Press writer wants to kill pilots
I appreciate the pilots who give the "selt belt sign is on" quickly and then shut the hell up. However, this guy is a hack of a writer and anytime you joke about killing someone you have gone overboard. I don't carry people anymore (thankfully), but when we are carrying live animals (usually... -
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FedEx hiring projection
Plan for the worst. Pilots turning 60 who haven't been here that long will want to stick around to make more money and maximize retirement. Pilots turning 60 who have been here for a long time are enjoying their seniority and a great vacation system. I would be very surprised if under new age... -
Truer words never spoken...................from V70T5
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Fedex Hiring Slowdown
A handful of 727-100s are going to go, that's about it. Every over 60 pilot who stays to be an S/O is one less pilot hired off the street, and there are a bunch staying. last year the hiring dried up before the bid as well so be patient. -
Capt Prater: Here is your sign!
Ditto. Hopefully this screw job takes at least a couple years. Absolutely!! That's what makes this such a joke. -
How is it living in Memphis
Most of Memphis is NOT part of the south. There are some decent places to live, but most of Memphis requires a guard in every parking lot, or your car will not be there when you get out of the grocery store. That is not a joke. Every parking lot has a guard in a car who drives around... -