I agree with the sentiment to improve the financial condition for new hires while in training, but I think it might be a little short sighted. It is in the best interest of the company to entice highly qualified pilot candidates to work here, not so much the union's. While we of course all benefit from have high quality people on the property, this should be an equal or greater concern for the company.

It has been postulated that there will actually be a pilot shortage in the next decade. FedEx might want to get their manning healthy before that crisis hits. How much of any other more significant longer term contractual benefit would we be willing to forego in order to raise the pay for the first three months of employment by 50% to 100%?

I would like to see that initial pay increased. But when I made the transition from one career to commercial aviation, I paid $8000 to pay for training to get a job and benefits for my family.

We should focus on issues that will affect us for a longer term and let the issues that equally benefit the company remain their problem. It will not be long before some qualified new hire ponders life at FedEx vs United, American, SWA, etc. As in most cases, you get what you pay for. So goes it for FedEx.

Welcome aboard to all the poolies. Looking forward to buying you a few cold ones.