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The facts
Subject: FedEx Pilot over manning road map
Suspense:
02/28/09
Approved:
By now, most of you are aware that the Company is taking significant actionon a broad basis in response to the deteriorating economic conditions weface. In this environment it is critical that we find the most efficientmeans of servicing our customers. Doing so entails an analysis of ourroute structure, fleet requirements and staffing assumptions. The purposeof this communication is to advise you where I believe we are right now,and where I think we are headed.We are in a significantly over manned state that cannot be sustained anylonger. Although we have worked very hard to find and justify additionalflying in order to offset our over-manned situation, it is now clear thatthose efforts will be overshadowed by macro-economic conditions. AirlineScheduling has dramatically reduced the flight schedule to more correctlymatch the airplane capacity with market demand. This reduction in flyingcontributes additional surplus pilots to our already excess flightcrew member staffing and will more than offset any additional flying we maybe able to generate. To be a little more specific, the following is a listof factors that are required and/or contribute to this situation:
Subject: FedEx Pilot over manning road map
Suspense:
02/28/09
Approved:
By now, most of you are aware that the Company is taking significant actionon a broad basis in response to the deteriorating economic conditions weface. In this environment it is critical that we find the most efficientmeans of servicing our customers. Doing so entails an analysis of ourroute structure, fleet requirements and staffing assumptions. The purposeof this communication is to advise you where I believe we are right now,and where I think we are headed.We are in a significantly over manned state that cannot be sustained anylonger. Although we have worked very hard to find and justify additionalflying in order to offset our over-manned situation, it is now clear thatthose efforts will be overshadowed by macro-economic conditions. AirlineScheduling has dramatically reduced the flight schedule to more correctlymatch the airplane capacity with market demand. This reduction in flyingcontributes additional surplus pilots to our already excess flightcrew member staffing and will more than offset any additional flying we maybe able to generate. To be a little more specific, the following is a listof factors that are required and/or contribute to this situation:
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