Predictions for the Purple Poolies
12-26-2009, 06:32 PM
#481
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Originally Posted by Busdrivr
Looking a the FedEx ALPA pocket calender, there will be only 24 pilots turn 65 in 2010. It's still unknown how many retired during Nov and Dec.
...think about it.
12-26-2009, 09:02 PM
#482
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Originally Posted by DLax85
Unfortunately, turning 65 in 2010 does NOT necessarily equal retirement ---- especially for this particular cohort turning 65.
...think about it.
...think about it.
12-27-2009, 04:34 PM
#485
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Originally Posted by DLax85
Unfortunately, turning 65 in 2010 does NOT necessarily equal retirement ---- especially for this particular cohort turning 65.
...think about it.
...think about it.
Reserves are trending toward a lower percentage of flying lines. Look at our MD11 for a glimpse of the future. The 727 is currently much closer to the old reserve manning model percentages.
Why am I being vague when ALPA has e-mailed us actual percentages? For the same reason we have a 'shortage' of 727 FOs sometimes. 727 crews sit reserve for other airframes. We get extra pairings in the 727 if a 757 or Airbus can't move the freight it was scheduled to move.
Last edited by Gunter; 12-27-2009 at 05:31 PM.
12-28-2009, 05:42 PM
#486
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Originally Posted by Whale Pilot
I'm out! Didn't you hear??? J/K.... Hopefully soon. How are ya?
glad to hear that you got the call to! I just got the call yesterday!
I wish
everything else is fine! merry xmas
12-28-2009, 05:49 PM
#487
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Originally Posted by Gunter
.... 727 crews sit reserve for other airframes. We get extra pairings in the 727 if a 757 or Airbus can't move the freight it was scheduled to move.
Excellent insights none-the-less.
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