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03-27-2007 | 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JollyF15

You will work 15 or 19 days (4 or 5 week months). The job is very commutable if you have a good scheuduler, and that's luck of the draw. I was not a pro, but a flex who commuted for 2 years.

Like Tony said, since you were a flex, you worked 15 or 19, Pros work 19 or 23. I just confirmed it with an Airbus sim scheduler. That being said, most schedulers will work with you if you insist on commuting. The paid move to Memphis area is also a great deal, if you can stand living in the MEM metro area. It makes the pro sim and line pilot jobs so much easier.

03-27-2007 | 02:11 PM

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My bad

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Originally Posted by fdx727pilot

I suppose I'm wrong then, first time this year. I was under the impression they worked the same schedule, but did not get the 6hr days we got off station under the old contract. New contact made off station not such a great deal, which is why I left. I still feel that a pro job is a great way to get your foot in the door. If the 19/23 day thing is right, that would be tough commute. I'd suck up living in Memphis for 3 years as opposed to commuting that many days.

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03-27-2007 | 04:42 PM

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No problems, just trying to get accurate info out. I obviously think the Pro Instructor deal is a good way to get in, as I have 3 1/2 years in the schoolhouse (back then, you didn't go to the line unless there was a newhire class, hence the extra 6 months.) And I did take the move.

03-27-2007 | 04:44 PM

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Quick question, do the sim instructor guys get relocation packages to MEM? If so, why don't the line pilots get the same package?

Thanks

03-27-2007 | 04:46 PM

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cuz its not in our CBA and they don't have one.

03-27-2007 | 04:49 PM

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That sucks

03-27-2007 | 05:37 PM

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cuz its not in our CBA and they don't have one.

They need a better union!

03-27-2007 | 08:51 PM

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They need a better union!

Back in 98, there was a move among the professionals to get representation from FPA. Then president MW wouldn't even consider it.

03-28-2007 | 05:52 AM

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Back in 98, there was a move among the professionals to get representation from FPA. Then president MW wouldn't even consider it.

I agree with that decision, they aren't on the Master Seniority list, so we can't represent someone that might be on it later, or get them on the list when hired as PIs! Nothing stopping them from forming their own group though! Except the fear of union busting 101.

03-29-2007 | 05:06 PM

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What is the best way to get on with FedEx Corp if you do not have an Executive or upper management refferal. I meet all main line requirements but I am more interested in corporate? To get my Resume on the top of the list?