Airline Pilot Central Forums

Airline Pilot Central Forums (https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/)
-   FedEx (https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/fedex/)
-   -   Class drops.. (https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/fedex/119236-class-drops.html)

StarClipper 04-30-2020 09:43 AM


Originally Posted by Noworkallplay (Post 3045457)
Yes, it is on a whole different pay and quality of life scale, as compared to my previous major job and I tried to explain that. I literally make double at FedEx compared to what I made at previous major. FedEx tends to not have the huge bust factor that the pax airlines do during tough economic times. Fell on deaf ears because the shine was to bright from that beautiful new car type hypnotism. The problem now is that with 150is in the pool to clear out it will be mid 2021 for them to get a class date. I honestly feel terrible for them and more than anything their families who are about to take some major pain. I think of how good they could have had it if just they listened and learned form history.

I’m sure you all are aware that even if every pilot wanted to work here, the company can’t hire them all. People go to their company of choice for different reasons. Crew base option is very important to a lot of guys. FedEX only have 4 domestic crew base compare to the pax carriers. We are not out of the wood work yet so humble yourselves gentlemen.

PurpleToolBox 04-30-2020 11:26 AM


Originally Posted by Moosefire (Post 3045205)
VIPs calendar. Happens every month

Sorry. I thought you meant SYSTEM bid.

I got my hopes up for nothing. Sigh.

PurpleToolBox 04-30-2020 11:31 AM


Originally Posted by StarClipper (Post 3045478)
I’m sure you all are aware that even if every pilot wanted to work here, the company can’t hire them all. People go to their company of choice for different reasons. Crew base option is very important to a lot of guys. FedEX only have 4 domestic crew base compare to the pax carriers. We are not out of the wood work yet so humble yourselves gentlemen.

Exactly. After this glut of cargo Is shipped and our operation matches the idled economy, we will be lucky if we don’t enter 4A2b if not worse.

Smith already said in the last earnings call he would have stopped receiving 767s and 777s but Boeing was financially in the dumps because of 737Max/KC46. He didn’t want to further add to Boeing’s hurt.

Nightflyer 04-30-2020 12:02 PM


Originally Posted by PurpleToolBox (Post 3045557)
Exactly. After this glut of cargo Is shipped and our operation matches the idled economy, we will be lucky if we don’t enter 4A2b if not worse.

Smith already said in the last earnings call he would have stopped receiving 767s and 777s but Boeing was financially in the dumps because of 737Max/KC46. He didn’t want to further add to Boeing’s hurt.

If down the road the company is looking at 4a2b, I don't think we would be hiring right now.

Having said that, I don't know what the future holds.

I think America is ready to get back to work, and I hope that will be good for all of us.

opt0712 04-30-2020 01:26 PM


Originally Posted by PurpleToolBox (Post 3045557)
Exactly. After this glut of cargo Is shipped and our operation matches the idled economy, we will be lucky if we don’t enter 4A2b if not worse.

Smith already said in the last earnings call he would have stopped receiving 767s and 777s but Boeing was financially in the dumps because of 737Max/KC46. He didn’t want to further add to Boeing’s hurt.

I definitely don't think we are immune from this, but at least Fred decided not to take the government bailout money. Maybe we are in a better position than most think.

Stan446 04-30-2020 02:28 PM

Always the optimist.

Eagle77 04-30-2020 06:46 PM


Originally Posted by Thrust Hold (Post 3045425)
March: 8 - 767F HKG
April: 10 - 767F HKG

May: 12 - 757F MEM and 7 - 767F MEM
June: 12 - 757F MEM and 12 - 767F MEM

Thanks! Best post I've seen in 9 months! Super excited to finally see some domestic training spots. Lets hope the trend continues. Drain the pool!

C17B74 04-30-2020 06:50 PM


Originally Posted by C2078 (Post 3045077)
United, Delta, etc, what great timing!!

Better than on the street. All stock market drops, 9/11, housing cluster, pandemic, pick your poison and luck... Senior, not senior. Better to be Lucky I guess.

10km00000 05-01-2020 02:43 AM


Originally Posted by PurpleToolBox (Post 3045557)
Exactly. After this glut of cargo Is shipped and our operation matches the idled economy, we will be lucky if we don’t enter 4A2b if not worse.

Smith already said in the last earnings call he would have stopped receiving 767s and 777s but Boeing was financially in the dumps because of 737Max/KC46. He didn’t want to further add to Boeing’s hurt.

The game plan is to get everything but Amazon as far as E-commerce go: that's higher volume but lower margin. Covid-19 also accelerates multi-nationals looking to diversify supply chain. Instead of a one stop shop there will be multiple factories in different countries. That should translate to more volume too. Hopefully those will offset the economic slow down, albeit lower profit margin.

EFISCOMPMONster 05-01-2020 07:24 AM

Rumors of calls going out yesterday for May 28/June 18 classes. Is this true?


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:38 AM.


Website Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands