FedEx Interview/New Hire Class
07-07-2013 | 02:28 PM
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Hey Albie, you seems to be very well informed, thanks for the great post. I've heard that there are alot of guys at FedEx who can retire today if they want. Is that true and if so how many guys? Just trying to get an idea on what progression can be like once the hiring crank up again.
07-07-2013 | 02:47 PM
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Doesn't FedEx have a fairly high amount of mandatory retirements over the next few years + guys that leave before 65? I would think that would result in hiring sooner than later?
I am an outsider but it blows my mind how many airframes FDX has, how many routes they fly (basically everywhere in the world), all with only 4500 pilots (are they all even active?). Hardly seems like that many.
I am an outsider but it blows my mind how many airframes FDX has, how many routes they fly (basically everywhere in the world), all with only 4500 pilots (are they all even active?). Hardly seems like that many.
07-07-2013 | 02:50 PM
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Hey Albie,
After the DAL/NWA merger, one of the ways mgt chose to shrink to profitability was to offer an early retirement package. Avoided the nasty F word, and got rid of some of the higher paid guys on the payroll with the most vacation, etc.
I know FDX has 4a2b at their disposal, but has the union ever had discussions about Pilot early retirement package ? Just a thought to relieve the stagnation/displacements and move the payroll down a bit from its top-heavy position.
Regards,
B
After the DAL/NWA merger, one of the ways mgt chose to shrink to profitability was to offer an early retirement package. Avoided the nasty F word, and got rid of some of the higher paid guys on the payroll with the most vacation, etc.
I know FDX has 4a2b at their disposal, but has the union ever had discussions about Pilot early retirement package ? Just a thought to relieve the stagnation/displacements and move the payroll down a bit from its top-heavy position.
Regards,
B
07-07-2013 | 03:02 PM
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Hey Albie,
After the DAL/NWA merger, one of the ways mgt chose to shrink to profitability was to offer an early retirement package. Avoided the nasty F word, and got rid of some of the higher paid guys on the payroll with the most vacation, etc.
I know FDX has 4a2b at their disposal, but has the union ever had discussions about Pilot early retirement package ? Just a thought to relieve the stagnation/displacements and move the payroll down a bit from its top-heavy position.
Regards,
B
After the DAL/NWA merger, one of the ways mgt chose to shrink to profitability was to offer an early retirement package. Avoided the nasty F word, and got rid of some of the higher paid guys on the payroll with the most vacation, etc.
I know FDX has 4a2b at their disposal, but has the union ever had discussions about Pilot early retirement package ? Just a thought to relieve the stagnation/displacements and move the payroll down a bit from its top-heavy position.
Regards,
B
07-07-2013 | 03:36 PM
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Yep. PBS didn't cause their headache.
If you give up everything for PBS it will suck. If you get to define the guidelines for your PBS you will get what you want. Your fear is from what you've heard from some and the unknown. Ask airlines with PBS that like it and why they like it. Delta likes theirs, ASA likes theirs. Ask them why.
If you give up everything for PBS it will suck. If you get to define the guidelines for your PBS you will get what you want. Your fear is from what you've heard from some and the unknown. Ask airlines with PBS that like it and why they like it. Delta likes theirs, ASA likes theirs. Ask them why.
07-07-2013 | 03:39 PM
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I work for one of the friendly 121 cargo carriers mentioned above. We dont have pbs and i dont know what it means. Why do you not want it? Please explain. Thx...I'm new here to this airline stuff (mil guy)
07-07-2013 | 03:50 PM
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Yep. PBS didn't cause their headache.
If you give up everything for PBS it will suck. If you get to define the guidelines for your PBS you will get what you want. Your fear is from what you've heard from some and the unknown. Ask airlines with PBS that like it and why they like it. Delta likes theirs, ASA likes theirs. Ask them why.
If you give up everything for PBS it will suck. If you get to define the guidelines for your PBS you will get what you want. Your fear is from what you've heard from some and the unknown. Ask airlines with PBS that like it and why they like it. Delta likes theirs, ASA likes theirs. Ask them why.
We, as a group, have said no. My Negotiating Committee speaks for me.
07-07-2013 | 04:31 PM
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Of course Delta and United corporate like it. But the pilots not so much.
You should be a FQS for UPS. You seem like you will fit right in as a 747 captain giving check rides your first month on the line. You are so smart. How does your airline operate when you are on days off?
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