Delta vs. FedEx
01-25-2016, 04:35 PM
#131
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Originally Posted by Waldorf
But its all a guess. Having an option at a mainline carrier or UPS or FedEx is the first step. After that, its all a crapshoot. And the salaries at all should be enough for someone to save money and not have to worry about the hard times, other than furlough.
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01-26-2016, 05:01 PM
#132
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And United Airlines edged higher with light after-hours trading volume after two shareholders, Altimeter and PAR Investment, reported activist positions in the airlines. The hedge funds now have a combined stake of 5.5 percent in United Continental, SEC filings showed.
"May we live in interesting times"
"May we live in interesting times"
01-26-2016, 08:54 PM
#133
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Truth is, the job is never what we thought it would be after we worked at our company for a while. It is just a job after all. The joy of flying is long gone after you work for an airline for a year of two. Overall, if you are with a decent company, you'll make good pay, hopefully never get furloughed and have a good time flying. 99% of the guys I fly with at FX are great and that make the job great. So good luck to anyone starting out.
And Captain's should be buying all rounds, not just the first.
And Captain's should be buying all rounds, not just the first.
01-27-2016, 03:15 AM
#134
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Originally Posted by Waldorf
And Captain's should be buying all rounds, not just the first.
When I'm drinking with a crew of long time Fedex pilots, I hardly expect my Captain to buy all the drinks on every layover. We're both getting the same per diem. I certainly appreciate the generosity of those Captains that do buy dinner and drinks sometimes, but it's not expected.
01-29-2016, 07:54 PM
#136
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Originally Posted by Full pull
New Hires never buy.
Some of the wide body fo double dippers should be buying the first and last rounds.
Some of the wide body fo double dippers should be buying the first and last rounds.
01-29-2016, 08:08 PM
#137
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Originally Posted by strikeagledrivr
Sounds like two great companies... On probation at US Airways I had exactly 3 captains buy me a beer....and I bought the second round. Who did you choose?
02-15-2016, 12:17 PM
#138
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I Retired from Fedex 3 years ago.....best job I ever had and better than Delta people I know. Both are good companies.
In the end, you have to live with your decision. No one else can give you good advice. Make up your mind and do it.
In the end, you have to live with your decision. No one else can give you good advice. Make up your mind and do it.
05-25-2020, 06:53 PM
#139
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Originally Posted by kronan
Where do you live?
FedEx total compensation is slightly higher (A plan, 8% B plan, cheaper health insurance for better coverage, higher vacation pay, higher training pay)
Reserve sucks worse at FedEx (1 1/2 hour call out in Memphis)
As Seniority improves-can build miles to use for 1sh vacay every 12-18 months
Seldom deal with the TSA mafia or the Airport Gate lice
Delta-still lots of movement-Bonus makes the pay comparable.
Non-rev very possible, just takes some work
Better reserve system
More places to be Junior or Senior at
Economy's great, so unlikely to furlough--but bonus bucks could easily disappear and the last great economic adventure took guys out w/3-4 yrs of Seniority---don't think it's likely, but possible
Still I'd say flip a coin-Heads for FedEx and Tails for Delta. Catch it in the air and try and figure out which one you were hoping it came up as.
FedEx total compensation is slightly higher (A plan, 8% B plan, cheaper health insurance for better coverage, higher vacation pay, higher training pay)
Reserve sucks worse at FedEx (1 1/2 hour call out in Memphis)
As Seniority improves-can build miles to use for 1sh vacay every 12-18 months
Seldom deal with the TSA mafia or the Airport Gate lice
Delta-still lots of movement-Bonus makes the pay comparable.
Non-rev very possible, just takes some work
Better reserve system
More places to be Junior or Senior at
Economy's great, so unlikely to furlough--but bonus bucks could easily disappear and the last great economic adventure took guys out w/3-4 yrs of Seniority---don't think it's likely, but possible
Still I'd say flip a coin-Heads for FedEx and Tails for Delta. Catch it in the air and try and figure out which one you were hoping it came up as.
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