FDX Seniority adjustment
Bumped up 161 spots. Retirements, a couple quitters, and the loss of some of our friends. A bump up from the projected number...and healthy. For new hires my best guest is 150 a year is a reasonable +/- number for your planning. Lots of folks speculate a new contract will flush a bunch to the exits, but I tend to be more skeptical than most. We have some pilots who fly right up until their 65th birthday...not even taking their BD month off. Not criticizing anyone--its their right--but I don't think that many pilots are bailing at 62 as many thought they would. Some pilots are sailing before 60, and some along the way, but it appears most will hang on until that last year of eligibility. Hopefully there will be some growth from the TNT deal that will eliminate retirements being the only driver in hiring and advancement.