FedEx Hiring
12-11-2016, 05:55 PM
#2222
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Posts: 394
If you can stomach it, some of my buddies live in Memphis and sit reserve. When we're manned properly, these guys only go to work about 5 times a month. One friend of mine hasn't hub turned in 5 years!
BUT...living in MEM ain't for the faint of heart...or so I'm told.
BUT...living in MEM ain't for the faint of heart...or so I'm told.
12-11-2016, 06:07 PM
#2223
On Reserve
Joined APC: Mar 2016
Posts: 19
Help with Dreamsheet
This might be a bump...still new to forum etiquette, so if that is rude, I apologize!
Can anyone point me in the direction for some good info about what FedEx planes have which schedules, to where they typically fly (i.e. Domestic, intl...) likes or dislikes between types...or anything else that might help to formulate my "dreamsheet" here in the next week or two? I'm not eligible for the MD class, but beyond that, I would be making a somewhat of a guess. I have done a good bit of reading on this site, but could still definitely use the help!
Thanks in advance for any/all info and recommendations!
Cheers,
cajun
Can anyone point me in the direction for some good info about what FedEx planes have which schedules, to where they typically fly (i.e. Domestic, intl...) likes or dislikes between types...or anything else that might help to formulate my "dreamsheet" here in the next week or two? I'm not eligible for the MD class, but beyond that, I would be making a somewhat of a guess. I have done a good bit of reading on this site, but could still definitely use the help!
Thanks in advance for any/all info and recommendations!
Cheers,
cajun
12-11-2016, 06:27 PM
#2225
On Reserve
Joined APC: Mar 2016
Posts: 19
Not sure exactly just yet, but the class that started last week was 60% 767, 30% 777, and the rest were Airbus.
I realize every class will be different in make-up, but was just looking for general info on 757, 767, 777, and Airbus...trip types, schedule, likes/dislikes about each, etc. I'll be happy on any of them, but would like to make as informed of a decision as possible...
Thanks!!
I realize every class will be different in make-up, but was just looking for general info on 757, 767, 777, and Airbus...trip types, schedule, likes/dislikes about each, etc. I'll be happy on any of them, but would like to make as informed of a decision as possible...
Thanks!!
12-11-2016, 06:53 PM
#2226
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: Crewmember
Posts: 1,376
777 International. You will be junior a long time. Some 12 day trips, some shorter.
767 Domestic. Hub turns in MEM and some in Indy.
757 Domestic. Narrow body pay. Smaller US cities, which some like, but more legs per day on some trips.
A300 Domestic. Wide body, but bid pack is going downhill as we get more 767's.
Of course there is CGN and Hong Kong, which I cannot tell you much about.
If you want to fly international, pick the 777.
If you want money, pick the 767 or 300.
If you want seniority, pick the 757.
Just my opinion.
767 Domestic. Hub turns in MEM and some in Indy.
757 Domestic. Narrow body pay. Smaller US cities, which some like, but more legs per day on some trips.
A300 Domestic. Wide body, but bid pack is going downhill as we get more 767's.
Of course there is CGN and Hong Kong, which I cannot tell you much about.
If you want to fly international, pick the 777.
If you want money, pick the 767 or 300.
If you want seniority, pick the 757.
Just my opinion.
12-11-2016, 07:14 PM
#2227
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Position: FDX 767 FO
Posts: 817
Originally Posted by Nightflyer
777 International. You will be junior a long time. Some 12 day trips, some shorter.
767 Domestic. Hub turns in MEM and some in Indy.
757 Domestic. Narrow body pay. Smaller US cities, which some like, but more legs per day on some trips.
A300 Domestic. Wide body, but bid pack is going downhill as we get more 767's.
Of course there is CGN and Hong Kong, which I cannot tell you much about.
If you want to fly international, pick the 777.
If you want money, pick the 767 or 300.
If you want seniority, pick the 757.
Just my opinion.
767 Domestic. Hub turns in MEM and some in Indy.
757 Domestic. Narrow body pay. Smaller US cities, which some like, but more legs per day on some trips.
A300 Domestic. Wide body, but bid pack is going downhill as we get more 767's.
Of course there is CGN and Hong Kong, which I cannot tell you much about.
If you want to fly international, pick the 777.
If you want money, pick the 767 or 300.
If you want seniority, pick the 757.
Just my opinion.
12-11-2016, 08:20 PM
#2228
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Joined APC: Oct 2015
Position: Armchair Capt
Posts: 192
Originally Posted by whataclub
Thanks for the feedback. Considering I do a trans-con commute now for my regional gig I've learned you just have to learn how your body copes and then use best techniques to mitigate fatigue. I suppose it is just the same flying at night all the time.
12-11-2016, 08:51 PM
#2229
gets every day off
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: Retired MD11 Capt
Posts: 705
Originally Posted by Aurora8
Working on the backside of the clock, if you do a regular schedule and keep the same schedule when not working, isn't necessarily harmful and can be adjusted to; constantly changing your circadian rhythm with different schedules is what is so disastrously unhealthy.
12-11-2016, 10:30 PM
#2230
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2015
Posts: 106
Originally Posted by Nightflyer
777 International. You will be junior a long time. Some 12 day trips, some shorter.
767 Domestic. Hub turns in MEM and some in Indy.
757 Domestic. Narrow body pay. Smaller US cities, which some like, but more legs per day on some trips.
A300 Domestic. Wide body, but bid pack is going downhill as we get more 767's.
Of course there is CGN and Hong Kong, which I cannot tell you much about.
If you want to fly international, pick the 777.
If you want money, pick the 767 or 300.
If you want seniority, pick the 757.
Just my opinion.
767 Domestic. Hub turns in MEM and some in Indy.
757 Domestic. Narrow body pay. Smaller US cities, which some like, but more legs per day on some trips.
A300 Domestic. Wide body, but bid pack is going downhill as we get more 767's.
Of course there is CGN and Hong Kong, which I cannot tell you much about.
If you want to fly international, pick the 777.
If you want money, pick the 767 or 300.
If you want seniority, pick the 757.
Just my opinion.
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