Nashmd11

Yor right about the pace of moving up the Seniority list when comparing FDX to UPS. 4 -5 years at FDX, 10-11 years at UPS. BIG Difference. No make that Huge Difference. Hundreds of late 30's and early 40's Captains at UPS. Almost non exsistent retirements. Not like FDX.

Myboyblue

Guys just a few more questions,

what is the main goal of the current contract negotiations, is it leaning more toward $ or quality of life?

what are the contractual min days off line holder/reserve?

do any benefits exist regarding family pass travel/ spouse/parents/brothers/sisters?

thanks again,

dckozak

All the above!!
Depends on the length on the month, 28 day line or reserve max work 15 days, 35 day month 19 for both.
Min guarantee days off, 10.

Crappy pass benefits; some for parents (still crappy) none for bro or sis

Myboyblue

28 day month max work = 15 days.

10 day off min guar...

so which one is governing. Are you gauranteed to get 13 off in a 28 day period or 10?

Also at FDX can you personal drop a trip if there is good coverage, of course reducing your line value guarntee?

Ranger

Yes, you can drop trips. The catch is that it's at the companies pleasure. And they have a multitude of reasons that they can throw out to prevent the drop. Their all time favorite is reserve availability, or lack thereof. Some folks drop trips all of the time and are successful at it. I've tried maybe three times in 16 years and been turned down every time. I quit trying a long time ago. I keep my mouth shut and just call Mr. VIPS (our computer system) and tell him I'm sick. Works every time.

As far as your min days off question is concerned, I'm on a trip and don't have my copy of the contract with me. For a reserve guy the numbers are what were quoted. Four week bid= scheduled R days 15 and five week bid= scheduled R days 19. For line holders I'm not sure. The reality is that we work 12-13 days in a four week bid 17-18 in a five week bid month.

But here's the bottom line for you. Quit worrying about the small stuff. If you qualify and have a good contact with the company apply and hope like hell that you get hired. It beats 98% of the jobs that are out there right now. In pretty much every regard.

Good luck.

dckozak

I pulled up our contract before answering your question so as to be correct. As far as 10 vs 13, here's thing. Our schedules/contract are based on days worked as opposed to days off. The 10 day guar generally comes into play when you have training and/or you have a carryover trip from the previous month. Fedex has no problem with you working your self to death, but they will drop trips if you don't waive your right to at least 10 days off. The reality of most months (as noted in the Ranger post) is your off between 13 and 20 days on a 28 day month and between 16 and 25 (!) on a 35 day month.

I think a quick explanation is required for the 20 off/28 day, 25 off/35 day. the lines that generated those days off were all hard time intl trips, very little TAFB for the hours paid and flown.
Hope that helps.

normajean21

how many hours do these 30 year old pilots have under their belt before they even think about applying for fed ex?

PastV1

As long as you meet the mins you can apply, make that should apply.... I wonder how many people get an interview that didn't apply because they thought they did not have enough time? Zero sounds like a good number there! Nothing like self elimination.... Leave the eliminating to the company your applying to.

Know what I mean?

JDriver

I agree with PastV1!!!!

If you have 1500TT & 1000 hrs multi-engine turbine PIC - - Go for it!

If you dont apply, you will never get a call.

The FedEx website has the exact requirements posted.

1500 hours total fixed-wing time as pilot-in-command (PIC) or second-in-command in multi-engine turbo-prop A/C or jet A/C or combination thereof, including a minimum of 1000 hours total fixed-wing pilot-in-command in multi-engine turbo prop A/C or jet A/C or combination thereof.
Note: PIC for this purpose is defined as Captain/Aircraft Commander of record, not simply the sole manipulator of the controls.
Note: FedEx considers only pilot time in fixed wing aircraft toward minimum qualifications. This does not include simulator, helicopter, flight engineer, bombardier, navigator, RIO, EWO, WSO, NFO, or Special Crew.

BOYCAPTAIN

i was 25 when i got hired with 4500hrs...3000 jet..all civilian...2 civilians in my class of 12...next guy was 29 with 1800tt....all f-18....the rest were old heads....life at FDX?..GREAT!!!....i am enjoying a cigar watching the waves roll in at my longboat key residence....i do live in domicile which makes life easy...probably will be a commuter soon which will make life a little harder... but you should have seen the sunset tonight!!!!!...a little better than watching drive-bys in memphis!....as far as your question about hours i think it all depends what kind of time it is......777 bid coming...then probably an excess which will put things on hold as far as hiring....just build your time up..make some contacts and go for it...