FDX New Hires in Jan
12-02-2008 | 04:21 PM
#33
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From: "Part of the problem." : JL
(apologize for thread creep, would be happy to see new hires in Jan and VERY happy they chose not to go to HKG)
12-02-2008 | 04:34 PM
#34
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From: One foot in the garbage bag...
I'm HAPPY to have them join the club BENEATH me!
-One of my best friends flies A320's for United Airlines. She had a Fedex jumpseater in the cockpit last week, and he said that Fedex would furlough for sure in 2009. Since I'm not Fred Smith, I told her that we have two aircraft-types coming into the company, and the training ramp-up for these two [757 and 777] would probably allow Orlando Rosado the ability to convince the "bean-counters" [that probably want a furlough] that it would be cheaper to train people once rather than three times if a bunch of pilots decided to change their bids. They've come to the conclusion that it is cheaper to sit on the current situation and let the outside events direct their work.
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-One of my best friends flies A320's for United Airlines. She had a Fedex jumpseater in the cockpit last week, and he said that Fedex would furlough for sure in 2009. Since I'm not Fred Smith, I told her that we have two aircraft-types coming into the company, and the training ramp-up for these two [757 and 777] would probably allow Orlando Rosado the ability to convince the "bean-counters" [that probably want a furlough] that it would be cheaper to train people once rather than three times if a bunch of pilots decided to change their bids. They've come to the conclusion that it is cheaper to sit on the current situation and let the outside events direct their work.
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12-02-2008 | 08:27 PM
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From: Gear Monkey
Sadly, I believe a majority of these gentleman are Over "65" guys --- not just Over 60.
The 727 SO #s have taken a big hit as many are now off to training to reclaim their window seats.
While the approx 18, or so, DC10 guys scheduled for the back will push those #s up again this spring/summer, there is also a good chance many of these Over "65" guys may actually call it a career the day before class starts.
While the approx 18, or so, DC10 guys scheduled for the back will push those #s up again this spring/summer, there is also a good chance many of these Over "65" guys may actually call it a career the day before class starts.
12-03-2008 | 12:15 PM
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12-03-2008 | 08:21 PM
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There are two contracts in question. One that lasted about three years from late 2004 to 2007 around July. Let us call this the one the old contract. There are four understandings that must be met before going to the line after your 36 months. None of these take into account if the company is not hiring only if the company is “reducing the crew force” or furloughing. The new contract is from July 2007 on. It includes among other things the stipulation that if the company is not hiring at the time you will not be brought to the line but you will be the first one called before they go to the street, your safe and sound. The interview process for all is the same as a new hire with one exception, you have to give a 15 min instructional presentation on some sort of aircraft related system. You are essentially hired to the line pending completion of your contract as a corporate pilot or pro. If you were brought on under the old contract they could only keep you from going to the line if they were furloughing and they are not. Now we have a bit of a dilemma, the company is not furloughing and we should have to honor the written contract. Over time we will have quite few people in this dilemma and it will need to be addressed. You can only string this event out so long before people start complaining. Is this of any interest to you yet?
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