Things you LOVE about FedEx
#91
Hello everyone, I am not an employee and getting prepared to drop some applications, trying to gather as much data as I can. Sometimes guys use these forums to gripe and complain about their company - which I understand completely (I work for the USAF... it's a side gig for all of us too). But, everything I can put together from 1000 different sources says that FedEx is still one of the best places to work.
For you folks that are working there now, care to share any of your favorite things, good deals, benefits, etc that you like about the company? Trip locations? Good hotels? Food? Maybe things people don't know much about?
Thanks!
For you folks that are working there now, care to share any of your favorite things, good deals, benefits, etc that you like about the company? Trip locations? Good hotels? Food? Maybe things people don't know much about?
Thanks!
#92
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2012
Position: 767 FO
Posts: 279
It’s great for commuting, not so good for leisure. But that’s just my opinion.
#93
I love our regional airline non-CBA style reserve call out system. (Best fit, one hour call out, no long call, no pass or cherry picking off rsv)
Also. The domestic hotel system is off the charts. Make sure to have a Marriot Bonvoy number since we stay in lots of Courtyards next to the airport, just like the regionals.
Our cash over crap for the B-fund...top notch.
A-plan that pays a little more than 1/3 of your high five with no COLA... will pan out as long as they dont do a strategic bancruptcy.
Deviation tickets always cost more than whats allotted to get to work..
We never furlough...might go down to 59 hrs of pay but we wont furlough (guess thats a plus)
The pay rates are good and we fly new equipment and maint is good, the crews/ ppl are great and make it easy to come to work plus all the free 🍿& ☕️ You can eat/drink (not being sarcastic). Move to Domocile and bid reserve or instruct in school house...
Also. The domestic hotel system is off the charts. Make sure to have a Marriot Bonvoy number since we stay in lots of Courtyards next to the airport, just like the regionals.
Our cash over crap for the B-fund...top notch.
A-plan that pays a little more than 1/3 of your high five with no COLA... will pan out as long as they dont do a strategic bancruptcy.
Deviation tickets always cost more than whats allotted to get to work..
We never furlough...might go down to 59 hrs of pay but we wont furlough (guess thats a plus)
The pay rates are good and we fly new equipment and maint is good, the crews/ ppl are great and make it easy to come to work plus all the free 🍿& ☕️ You can eat/drink (not being sarcastic). Move to Domocile and bid reserve or instruct in school house...
#94
And after retirement, no worrying about whether you qualify for "higher class of service" - you do. And no worrying if GT will actually book you in your higher class of service, you just go get it, no Insite required. And layovers are where you like, as long as you like. LifeIzGud
#95
Banned
Joined APC: Oct 2019
Posts: 923
I love our regional airline non-CBA style reserve call out system. (Best fit, one hour call out, no long call, no pass or cherry picking off rsv)
Also. The domestic hotel system is off the charts. Make sure to have a Marriot Bonvoy number since we stay in lots of Courtyards next to the airport, just like the regionals.
Our cash over crap for the B-fund...top notch.
A-plan that pays a little more than 1/3 of your high five with no COLA... will pan out as long as they dont do a strategic bancruptcy.
Deviation tickets always cost more than whats allotted to get to work..
We never furlough...might go down to 59 hrs of pay but we wont furlough (guess thats a plus)
The pay rates are good and we fly new equipment and maint is good, the crews/ ppl are great and make it easy to come to work plus all the free 🍿& ☕️ You can eat/drink (not being sarcastic). Move to Domocile and bid reserve or instruct in school house...
Also. The domestic hotel system is off the charts. Make sure to have a Marriot Bonvoy number since we stay in lots of Courtyards next to the airport, just like the regionals.
Our cash over crap for the B-fund...top notch.
A-plan that pays a little more than 1/3 of your high five with no COLA... will pan out as long as they dont do a strategic bancruptcy.
Deviation tickets always cost more than whats allotted to get to work..
We never furlough...might go down to 59 hrs of pay but we wont furlough (guess thats a plus)
The pay rates are good and we fly new equipment and maint is good, the crews/ ppl are great and make it easy to come to work plus all the free 🍿& ☕️ You can eat/drink (not being sarcastic). Move to Domocile and bid reserve or instruct in school house...
#96
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2012
Position: 767 FO
Posts: 279
Very True. (Ask me how I know.)
And after retirement, no worrying about whether you qualify for "higher class of service" - you do. And no worrying if GT will actually book you in your higher class of service, you just go get it, no Insite required. And layovers are where you like, as long as you like. LifeIzGud
And after retirement, no worrying about whether you qualify for "higher class of service" - you do. And no worrying if GT will actually book you in your higher class of service, you just go get it, no Insite required. And layovers are where you like, as long as you like. LifeIzGud
FedEx’s retirement flight privileges remove all temptation of a free ticket and a voluntary trip through non-rev hell.
#97
Line Holder
Joined APC: May 2014
Posts: 63
It means you are likely working overtime (more days than awarded) for straight pay by picking up open time trips using your M/U bank. Ask any employee, unionized or otherwise, outside of aviation if they work extra days for straight pay. Pick a 20-30 year CA's brain next time you fly with one.
Last edited by Merica; 12-21-2019 at 04:04 PM.
#98
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,099
If accumulating and using one’s make up bank that will only pay at 100% is frowned upon, why even have a system of make up hour accumulation?
Either having bank hour is good or it isn’t, right? Is this bank system something management wanted or something the NC negotiated?
#99
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Joined APC: May 2014
Posts: 63
If accumulating and using one’s make up bank that will only pay at 100% is frowned upon, why even have a system of make up hour accumulation?
Either having bank hour is good or it isn’t, right? Is this bank system something management wanted or something the NC negotiated?
Either having bank hour is good or it isn’t, right? Is this bank system something management wanted or something the NC negotiated?
#100
So is the only way someone can make a little extra money during this time of the year(especially if you don't live in domicile) is to hope for the slight chance that you might get a draft call or win the AVA lottery, if they even accept it, when you want it?
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