There is no way the company would allow pros and corp guys to come over if we were going to furlough. Yes, we are overmanned...for now. They are probably just scaring these guys because they would rather keep them in their current position and not have to hire more pros and corp pilots. It costs FedEx more $$$ if they go to the line.
I got it from a higer up that 26 months is the "magic number" that we would have to furlough for it to make financial sense. We probably could have furloughed over a year ago, but, to furlough now and have guys fly on min hours with no OT (you guys wouldn't pick up open time would you?) for the next 26 months is ridiculous. We will be + 8 A/C in 2 years from now and that includes heavy staffing on the 777.
My guess, will will be hiring a year from now...but what do I know, I'm 30 from the bottom?