Recent FDX hiring background
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Recent FDX hiring background
Just curious of the experiance and background of those getting the nod yes recently. How many came from another “major” such as myself? Lets say in the last 2 years for sake of discussion to keep it “recent”.
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Jan class of 20 new hires were all assigned MEM B-757 first officers. Hailing from USAF, USN, ANG, Delta, Spirit, JetBlue, Compass, Skywest, Sun Country, ABX, Trans States, Express Jet and Net Jets. Alas, no Marines!
Dec class of 25 new pilots. Compass, Trans States, Jet Blue, Skywest, Republic, Atlas, Express Jet, United, PSA, US Marine Corps, US Navy and US Coast Guard. The new hires were awarded MEM MD-11, A-300 and B-757.
A Nov class had new hires assigned as MEM based FOs in the MD-11, A-300, and B-757. From USAF, USMC, Delta, ABX Air, PSA, Trans States Airlines, Expressjet, Republic Airlines, Skywest, Kalitta, Compass, and Corporate Aviation.
A Sep class of 10 new pilots. They come to us from JetBlue, Allegiant, SkyWest, Air Wisconsin, US Air Force, US Navy, Air National Guard and various corporate flight departments. The new hires were awarded MEM MD-11, A-300, and B-757.
Another Sep class of 23. Atlas, Jet Blue, Southwest, Compass, Endeavor, ExpressJet, Republic, Go-Jet, Aloha Cargo, Honeywell, Corporate, NASA, USAF, USN, ANG and yes, 2 Marines! They were assigned MEM FO on the MD-11, A300, and 757. We also have 2 heading to HKG and 1 to CGN
A July class of new hires were assigned as MEM based FOs in the MD-11, A-300, B-757 as well as CDG 757 and HKG 75/76. From USAF, USCG, Atlas, Express Jet, Compass, Envoy, Delta, Skywest, Republic Airlines, Pinnacle, and Corporate Aviation.
As a side note, FedEx hired 428 pilots in 2017.
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For example, there is a effort within our union to try and freeze our current retirement A Plan and shift to a Variable Benefit Plan. How much did the fact that FedEx has an A Plan factor into your decision?
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Well Played!!!! Well Played indeed!!!!
And, if you came from another major, what was it that made you want to jump ship where you were?
For example, there is a effort within our union to try and freeze our current retirement A Plan and shift to a Variable Benefit Plan. How much did the fact that FedEx has an A Plan factor into your decision?
For example, there is a effort within our union to try and freeze our current retirement A Plan and shift to a Variable Benefit Plan. How much did the fact that FedEx has an A Plan factor into your decision?
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And, if you came from another major, what was it that made you want to jump ship where you were?
For example, there is a effort within our union to try and freeze our current retirement A Plan and shift to a Variable Benefit Plan. How much did the fact that FedEx has an A Plan factor into your decision?
For example, there is a effort within our union to try and freeze our current retirement A Plan and shift to a Variable Benefit Plan. How much did the fact that FedEx has an A Plan factor into your decision?
I came here for commuting ease and stability (FDX is a powerhouse of a company.) We'll see.
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I left one of the big 3. I'm 28. I fully intend to retire WITHOUT a pension. That's ok. With the time I have to put in, I think I'd be alright with a 16-20% DC too. And I can control it.
I came here for commuting ease and stability (FDX is a powerhouse of a company.) We'll see.
I came here for commuting ease and stability (FDX is a powerhouse of a company.) We'll see.
In your case, being able to work 37 years, you might make out better in that scenario. But what happens if you have to go on long term disability around age 50? With our current plan, if you have a high 5, you will be able to retire at 60 with $130k a year plus whatever you accumulated in your B plan before you went on disability. With a straight DC plan, if you go on disability, all contributions to your retirement plan stop because benefit payments don't count towards income for a DC plan.
Delta's current DC and profit sharing are better than what you are willing to take.
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And, if you came from another major, what was it that made you want to jump ship where you were?
For example, there is a effort within our union to try and freeze our current retirement A Plan and shift to a Variable Benefit Plan. How much did the fact that FedEx has an A Plan factor into your decision?
For example, there is a effort within our union to try and freeze our current retirement A Plan and shift to a Variable Benefit Plan. How much did the fact that FedEx has an A Plan factor into your decision?
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