FedEx Posting 04-03 Final Results...

[TonyC]

... are not posted yet. Anybody else anxious to hear?

Will the International Postal contract (you know, the fictitious one that was just awarded to FedEx Express) delay the posting?

How do you suppose they broke the news to JL?

 

[Falconjet]

Bid

Tony: I don't think the bid closes until 1400 L Memphis time. Should be out in a couple of hours.


FJ

 

[Spur]

It closed at 14Z. I think it just takes awhile to get it approved, I don't think all the seat holds are programmed into automation.

 

[VaB]

I think the last several bids took a day or 2 to be made official, so don't hold your breath. That's what I remember anyway.

 

[Falconjet]

1400z

Yes, I goofed it up, you guys are right, it was supposed to close at 1400Z. Wonder how long it will take to come out.

FJ

 

[Zulu]

It's out! Good news for this kid.

Z

 

[Huck]

Got the back of the -10! Probably the last class they will ever run.

Just a higher grade of pi$$boy, but at least the sore on my right ankle will heal (I get it from pushing the pedal to get the seat to slide....)

 

[Laughing_Jakal]

Juniority

Can't believe how junior the maddog went in Melvis! It would still take a whole bunch more junior guys for me to even consider leaving the right seat of the 10....specially with all those CDG rumours.

 

[C-17->Majors]

Right seat at last!

Time to enjoy some of the S/O's coffee and put my seat as far back as possible. I am 12th from the bottom to be trained. If anyone wants to keep their summer vacation and trade classes with me (when they are assigned), pm me.

 

[AlbieF15]

Huck,

From all I here, the whizz bucket is MUCH nicer on the 10. You will be glad you went. It will be a good systems refresher before you move to the MD11 at ANC. My classmates who are on that seat did not bid to the FO spot on the Boeing, so that tells me they are pretty happy.

Now for you Purple types...got an LCA and Flex app in. Do I go LCA and not have the ability to drop/add trips when I want, or go Flex and fly the sim 7 months a year. Or do I chunk the extra stress and just fly the line as a brainless "window heat, pitot heat" FO? I know there is a lot of talent competing for those jobs, but what if I was fortunate enough to have the option? Like our "SWA verses FedEX verses JetBlue" kind of stuff, does anyone have any experience and/or recommendations on the pros/cons of the various training/standards jobs that are out there?

 

[Zulu]

12th from the bottom? You senior guys make me sick. I'm not even going to have to bother with bidding for the next six months. NOT that I'm complaining.

Z

 

[JethroF15]

Or do I chunk the extra stress and just fly the line as a brainless "window heat, pitot heat" FO?

Pitot heat...??? Is that on my list of one thing I do? I know I get the window heat but the pitot heat also!? Man this job just keeps getting harder and harder. What next... pouring my own **CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED** coffee!

Congrats Albie on the window seat and the decisions. I say go with the good life and have someone else pour the coffee for a change!

 

[Mr Zog]

Albie,

If you live in MEM, the flex job can be a great opportunity (home every night, lots of opportunities for extra pay if we are training alot, passover pay). If you don't live in MEM, the LCA is the better choice. As far as DC-10 F/O vs B-727 S/O? Reserve in Memphis vs seniority in the back seat. Flying vs non-flying. Pay is the same once the junior person to you is activated. If you are still flying the F-15 and want to be at home more, I say go with the LCA job if you get it. The only reason to go to the -10 is if you are going absolutely stir crazy as a 727 S/O. A junior person in the -10 flies similar sorties (especially off reserve) as the -727. My two cents.

 

[AlbieF15]

Zog,

All good inputs...but my slot is 727 FO, not 10 SO. So...its LCA, Flex, or fly the Boeing at about 88% seniority (likley B reserve will be my first choice). Huck, on the other hand, is trading his Jurassic widebody SO seat for a more comfortable, albeit slightly more junior DC 10 slot.

I like the idea of LCA, but I don't want to be hub turning at night (try to stay on one clock to fly F-15s at home)....so day O&Bs or day lines are my best option. Flex appeals to me because there are some great guys there and the chance to hang out in Memphis when not in the sim working out, partying with bros, or fishing/exploring in N. Mississippi, and on the months when I'm NOT simming doing the weekend layover lines (Reno, Tuscon, etc) instead of the hub turn lines. I think being an LCA will keep me from being able to do some of those. Flex and B Reserve require a crashpad, but LCA probably won't. On the other hand (see previous posts--Memphis in May, BBQ hunts, etc) Memphis is a fun place to spend some free time when NOT flying. Jethro's point of just go fly and enjoy the job has some merit, too. My best friend from UPT is upgrading on the same bid, and he has encouraged me to do the same thing. Another Eagle bro is pushing hard for Flex, so I'll have some great people around in any case.

Also...don't want to be pretentious. There are a LOT of talented guys at Fedex, and I know of bunch of them will be applying for these positions.

All good options...just glad there is some movement!

 

[ILStoMinimums]

What are you guys referring to by "flex" "LCA"?

 

[Kav]

Congrats Albie!

Cograts Albie.... good to hear there is movement for you. Been a long wait!

Congrats again...

Kav