Next FDX Seat Bid?
02-16-2012, 11:51 PM
#3
Avoiding Memphis
Joined APC: Apr 2005
Position: Intl Feeder Jet
Posts: 504
Well the hubbite's ramp across Democrat was supposed to be finished this month as well, but they recently told them to expect a March finish date.
So figure the last week of March to finish it...about three weeks of absolute chaos as everyone figures out the new more "efficient" system, and another three weeks to catch our breath...soooo
Yeah, the May time frame looks good.
So figure the last week of March to finish it...about three weeks of absolute chaos as everyone figures out the new more "efficient" system, and another three weeks to catch our breath...soooo
Yeah, the May time frame looks good.
02-17-2012, 06:46 AM
#5
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 112
They idled it for almost two years during 4a2b, they can do it again!
Next bid will include a 727 excess for sure. I wonder what vacancies will also appear? 767? HK? ANC? They have to get some engineers trained also with new hires. Almost every FE on the current list is out the door to a new plane by September. Only the 65+ crowd (about 30) will be staying around. Seat freeze for the 727 in our future? This will be interesting to watch.
Next bid will include a 727 excess for sure. I wonder what vacancies will also appear? 767? HK? ANC? They have to get some engineers trained also with new hires. Almost every FE on the current list is out the door to a new plane by September. Only the 65+ crowd (about 30) will be staying around. Seat freeze for the 727 in our future? This will be interesting to watch.
02-17-2012, 09:11 AM
#8
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,051
Originally Posted by Unknown Rider
Message out from BM. Next bid Mar/Apr time frame. To hire 20 per month through November.
Are you referring to the letter written by JB? I can't find anything recent from BM.
In JB's letter, it does say hiring will increase from 14/month to 20/month, through at least November. Plus, as you said, bid out in March/April with vacancies, "at a minimum" for MEM 757, CGN 757, and 777.
Nice letter, with lots of good info. Highly appreciated.
02-17-2012, 10:00 AM
#10
On Reserve
Joined APC: Feb 2012
Position: 757 Captain
Posts: 17
My guess is the company will be creative with their posting to avoid the repeat of the DC-10 drawdown that had some people going a year without flying, but still drawing a paycheck. The last guys on the 727 may get a good deal, or not.
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