Originally Posted by
Precontact
I see, nothing but roses over there at Fred.
I see nothing but slow, yet consistent growth.The only thing that could really screw things up is if they decide to acquire another airline.
What about airplane retirements too, you didn't mention that.
727s are being replaced with 757s. Not a 1 to 1 ratio, and obviously losing the PFE job, but many of the 727s in service are just parked here and there. There is/was one on the FedEx ramp in Denver that didn't move for MONTHs.
Is there a net gain of pilot seats? Yes at least you have steady retirements which helps but I'm trying to ask some questions worthy of discussion.
There is a slight net gain in seats due to new aircraft, and then retirements are only helping.
What about the postal contract? They want concesions.
Always something to be concerned about... but didn't you hear? Fred is buying out the USPS!
It's fun to pick on UPS because they do some things we don't like but they are innovative and their profit margins dwarf FedEx. Good luck.
UPS is a dividend machine that dreads expansion and has almost no innovation. FedEx is primarily focused on organic growth, and they're doing it quite well.
Originally Posted by
Busboy
Evil,
You should heed these warnings from the UPS guys. The pilot career outlook at FDX is a real crapshoot. If I were you, I would be looking for a job at a carrier with the worst present working conditions. It can only get better, there. Maybe, take a look at Mesa?
Don't look at a place, like FDX, that has the best conditions. It might only get worse, here.
This too. FedEx and WN won't stay at the top for much longer. Doesn't mean they're going to the bottom either though.