Whale Pilot

The rumors are out about no more new hire training until 08 due to age 60 scenario but with all the new aircraft coming on and the MOAB for May, is there any hope for us poolies?

Thanks

Whale

FDXLAG

I think most people agree the FEDEX year 07 ends in June. I think once they do the training assignments for the MOAB they will then figure out where the new hires will go and hiring will start again. Probably July.

TipTip35

Whale, how long have you been in the pool?? Also I heard that the MOAB was now supposed to be Jun/Jul...

fdxflyer

Not sure, but I don't think the big bid is still scheduled to be in MAY. The current posting mentions JUNE, and it seems like they are always a few weeks behind.

Gunter

No inside info from me but.....


June is what the CP said. They had been saying May for a while before the June estimate. I wouldn't be surprised to see it pushed to July/August.

The small Airbus bid gives them the flexibility to move the big bid a month or two. It may also have something to do with the over 60 guys coming to the back seat as the back seaters go to 727/MD/Airbus FO training. I think the company likes that since it negates the immediate need for newhires.

When the flood gates (I hope its not a trickle) open again it will be good for the newhires. Lots of newhires straight to FO. Those going to the back seat will likely get passover pay (in year two, before FO class) as other newhires get FO in subsequent classes. Then a chance at widebody FO a year after starting. I predict this to happen shortly after the next big bid. The training generated will create too many holes for the over 60 crowd to fill. The Captain slots to fill (and widebody FO slots to backfill) will ensure hiring for at least 4-6 months.

Not the best news for poolies or those wanting to interview, but better than the backseat for 2 years or more.

TipTip35

I'd take a 2-yr backseat today over a right seat in 6 months ... I hear you though, Gunter

FDXer

I don't. FedEx year ends in May. Fiscal year '08 starts June 1st.

fdx727pilot

But as long as no one else is getting a seniority number, it's more of an annoyance, and not a real problem, assuming you are not unemployed right now.

Whale Pilot

Tip,

I interviewed Feb and in the pool in March.

Water is fine. Don't mind being a purple prune!

Whale

fdxflyer

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