Recent FDX hiring background
01-21-2018, 10:11 AM
#11
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Position: FO
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Originally Posted by flyfloats44
Although I didn't come from another major, I had offers and chose FedEx--with the A-Plan being the major factor in that decision. I see the 9% B Fund as the hedge against the lack of a COLA in the A fund. I really don't get why the union is going down this path.
I have 30 years left and I wish to Keep the A-plan. As mentioned, having to go out on medical leave will kill your b-plan contributions.
I really like the hybrid options we have now and wish to keep it that way.
01-21-2018, 10:30 AM
#12
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I left a legacy and chose FedEx due to:
1. Scheduling/line bidding/no PBS
2. A Fund. Especially, when combined with the B Fund
3. Ease of commute/deadheading options
4. Upper management
5. Boxes don't talk
I am a fan of our current hybrid plan, and would rather increase the B Fund to offset the A Fund. I really don't know why we would look at this outside of section 6.
Under no circumstance, do we ever contemplate PBS. Would kill our QOL.
1. Scheduling/line bidding/no PBS
2. A Fund. Especially, when combined with the B Fund
3. Ease of commute/deadheading options
4. Upper management
5. Boxes don't talk
I am a fan of our current hybrid plan, and would rather increase the B Fund to offset the A Fund. I really don't know why we would look at this outside of section 6.
Under no circumstance, do we ever contemplate PBS. Would kill our QOL.
Last edited by Rum Runner; 01-21-2018 at 10:49 AM. Reason: wording
01-21-2018, 01:17 PM
#14
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Position: 767 FO
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Originally Posted by Rum Runner
Under no circumstance, do we ever contemplate PBS. Would kill our QOL.
01-21-2018, 01:29 PM
#15
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Originally Posted by gatorhater
I agree with many of your sentiments, not necessarily this one. If you had a PBS like Continental did or SkyWest has you’re right, it would kill this place. One like ASA/ExpressJet has on the CRJ side ain’t that bad. It is all in the work rules and programming that are negotiated. I’m not saying it would be easy, and some factions would certainly be upset (commuters to home city), but it can be done. May just not be worth the work. PBS gets a blanket bad name, but not all forms are bad.
PBS will absolutely wreck the benefits of the vacation system.
I am a "NO" voter for PBS, period.
01-21-2018, 02:07 PM
#16
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Originally Posted by gatorhater
I agree with many of your sentiments, not necessarily this one. If you had a PBS like Continental did or SkyWest has you’re right, it would kill this place. One like ASA/ExpressJet has on the CRJ side ain’t that bad. It is all in the work rules and programming that are negotiated. I’m not saying it would be easy, and some factions would certainly be upset (commuters to home city), but it can be done. May just not be worth the work. PBS gets a blanket bad name, but not all forms are bad.
We have the best vacation system in the industry, why give it up?
We have the best retirement in the industry, why give it up?
01-21-2018, 04:12 PM
#17
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I was hired last June and my previous 5 years in the airline biz used PBS. Line bidding was a bit cumbersome at first, but I turned a 9 day vacation into six weeks off. I'm a believer in line bidding to the death now.
01-21-2018, 04:33 PM
#18
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Originally Posted by gatorhater
I agree with many of your sentiments, not necessarily this one. If you had a PBS like Continental did or SkyWest has you’re right, it would kill this place. One like ASA/ExpressJet has on the CRJ side ain’t that bad. It is all in the work rules and programming that are negotiated. I’m not saying it would be easy, and some factions would certainly be upset (commuters to home city), but it can be done. May just not be worth the work. PBS gets a blanket bad name, but not all forms are bad.
Granted, some airlines have it better than others. All depends on how it's negotiated. It would absolutely kill our vacation, regardless.
Take a look at our secondary line process if you want a glimpse at what it might look like.
01-21-2018, 05:15 PM
#20
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Originally Posted by Temocil27
I was hired last June and my previous 5 years in the airline biz used PBS. Line bidding was a bit cumbersome at first, but I turned a 9 day vacation into six weeks off. I'm a believer in line bidding to the death now.
Bid a 12 day trip the first week of June, off the last two weeks.
5 weeks off in July.
Bid a 12 day trip the last week of August, first two weeks off.
You can't get 9 weeks off using 15 days vacation with PBS.
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