Good grief :rolleyes:
When I retire I'm going to travel civilized and buy real tickets. Probably first class on anything over 5 hours (that's what I've gotten used to :D). I want to die with zero in my bank account - the money equivalent of a zero sick balance at retirement. Sooner or later you just need to stop the cheap-ass pilot madness.

Hell, I think I'll buy a USA today EVERY day, too. Just to be extra crazy.

I hear you on the last check bouncing. As far at the jumpseats, I was talking about international primarily. IMO I'd rather fly on one of our 74's most of the time instead of on a pax carrier. Pretty much the same seats, a bed... and use the FC $20K saved for the hotel & beverages. Not cheap, just have my priorities. YMMV

Maybe that's a reasonably consistent option at your company. When our own active pilots can't count on a ride for actual work internationally from some of the captains (small c) on the toolbox at FedEx, retirees would probably be best served to use another option.

If you can't travel first class AND buy hotels, beverages..... hookers and blow.... Well, that's just poor retirement planning. :D

Would you please explain where to find this. I've looked around the MEC site and still can not find it. Thanks

Go to the epocket calendar and scroll down to retirements.

Forget the hookers and blow, but after being an airline crewmember for all these years, wanting 4 star hotels and flights at 2 star prices, I'm sure you'll find it. Air miles upgrade, and you can get the USAA for free on the flight. While we may have money after we all retire, no reason not to get your upgrades at a bargain price.

I have heard about some 777 capts denying jumpseats. I can't imagine a good enough reason to do that to someone. Ever. One guy told me he had to buy an $1800 ticket home instead.

LOL. We have a 99.9% chance here of not being denied a jumpseat, but we don't have your retirement... If we get parity with this next contract, I'm in for all the above! :D

The link still says 2015 Epoket Calendar, but after you click on it you'll see the 2016 ecalendar link

From what I have heard from a few bros that have recently been hired.. CJO comes very soon after the conclusion of the interview process. Usually within 24 hours.

Metric for seniority is last four of Social.. the higher the number the more senior within your class.

Good luck!

FedEx need all the quality pilots they can get these days!!

Thank you!