I hope to fly for FedEx in the future, but I really wan't to stay in Cleveland. I was wondering if someone can tell me how long and how hard the commute from CLE to MEM and MEM to CLE is going to be, also what limitation's will this put on me, i.e. (will I ever be able to hold a good line, how many extra day's should I plan on being away from home, etc...)?

Can someone give me an example of what a typical monthly schedule would look like at FedEx?

Thank's guys for all the help so far, your input truly help's.

 

Joseph,

Currently we have company jumpseats to MEM from CLE and back most days. I'm not sure about another carrier.

The number of days added for commuting is directly related to your senority. If you are senior enough to hold a line with a deadhead, usually no extra days are required. If you have to sit reserve (i.e. junior) you need to be in position with time to get rest prior to your reserve period starting.

Gaining seniority makes life easier and can only be acheived by getting here, company growth, staying in a seat long enough to gain some seniority. If you chase the $$, you will be junior for a while and QOL will suffer.

It also depends where you're commuting to and from. If you move from CLE, where and how close to a city served by FEDEX and to which domicile(ANC, MEM, ?) will affect your commute.

Hope it helps.

JC Dude