FedEx Seat Bid BIG (Part2...since some [Moderator] moved it to Cargo)

[USMCFDX]

Zog,

Yep still doing ANC-NRT-ICN.

I also just did ANC-NRT-KIX as an RFO. Switched airplanes in NRT and totally new cargo, nothing transloADED from the original flight.

 

[Kav]

Sorry for the off-the-wall question... but I know all the FedEx boys and girls are reading this thread.

I remember something mentioned back during initial training about a union sponsored flight doc for FedEx. It was a guy that you could call up and ask specific medical questions to, I believe. Anyone know of this guys name and contact information? I've been looking on the website and haven't found it yet.

Trying to verify that PRK refractive eye surgery is OK for pilots in FedEx.

Thanks in advance...

Kav

 

[PurpleTail]

Zog,

Yep still doing ANC-NRT-ICN.

I also just did ANC-NRT-KIX as an RFO. Switched airplanes in NRT and totally new cargo, nothing transloADED from the original flight.

Now that I have a problem with, that is complete misuse of a RFO trip IMO. I could understand if it was the same airplane or dropping/picking up freight but to do a tail swap...thats just wrong.

 

[klhoard]

I thought we were supposed to have a "Feel the Pain" program where our senior management pilots would fly these pairings. . .
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[TonyC]

Looks like MEM MD-11 Capt goes to 2376

727 Capt goes to 3597


Who won?

 

[vschip]

I'm pretty sure, by looking at the emp #, the junior 727 capt was hired in spring 2001, not sure when the junior 11 capt in mem was hired, any ideas??

 

[TonyC]

OK, Los1...

I've studied the numbers and done the math. If my calculations are correct, I missed WB Capt by 27, and you missed it by 58. I'll take the coffee black, and a little butter on the popcorn please.


vschip - - I'm thinkin' that number is from Mar/Apr-ish of 1996.



The most important result is I will move from 92% in my new seat to 78%.



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[TonyC]

Oops....

After more careful review... we said Widebody, and the Airbus counts at FedEx...


Airbus Captain Memphis - - 2452


Los1 wins (missed it by 18 numbers)

How'd you like it, sir?

 

[Los1]

1 and 1 , Tony, although I have a feeling with this bid and the ones that are to follow, everybody wins!!
for the record, I could've held 727 Capt. ....unreal!
Go Eagles
Los1

 

[klhoard]

So could I. . . I've been on property since March 2001. . .
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[TonyC]

for the record, I could've held 727 Capt. ....unreal!

I start class Wed with the newest class of newhires - - half of the 12 have slots to upgrade to 727 FO already.




Of course I should have my head examined for diving for the slave ship - - I'll talk to y'all in about 10 weeks on the other side of the program.

 

[psysicx]

How long are newhires sitting on the pannel before upgrading.And do most MD-11 FO waiting to bid captian on the that aircraft instead of the 727?

 

[klhoard]

Of course I should have my head examined for diving for the slave ship - - I'll talk to y'all in about 10 weeks on the other side of the program.

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Yeah, but you'll be the guy yelling "Stroke!!!".. . . ."Stroke!!!". . . . "Stroke!!!". . .
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[PurpleTail]

psysicx-

They haven't issued the exact training dates yet, only the seat awards. The newhires in indoc right now will be on the panel about 9 month (give or take) before they head back to training for the right seat.

The scary thing is...if you upgrade within the first year you are still on probation and are still an "at-will" employee.