1/2 mil -1/2 Civilian
All where typed in the 767/757 and had at least a year on the 767/757. I had over 7 years on 75/76
All interviewed between 20 April and May 8th
7 had non-scheduled airline experience
3 had legacy experience
Youngest was 33 and the oldest was in their early 50s.

I don't know the total times but I have 5700hrs.

 

It's must be bad when we are hiring vagrants!

I jest, and congratulations on the job.

 

Rumor around AOC this week was that we tried to start a class of 8 on Monday but only 2 people showed up.

Heard it from a couple of people, probably spread by the crew bus drivers.

 

I think the only class scheduled for this month starts on the 15th.

 

Dammit, can't you tell that to the crew bus drivers so I know what rumor to spread?

But it will be interesting to see if they can fill a class.

If not, PC and his entire program need to to be tossed out.

Oh, we also need to offer new hires a better career prospect than Delta or American.

AA just signed a new contract with huge pay raises, Delta has a TA about to be released. If the Delta TA has pay rates well above ours, why would anyone come here?

If we are going to hire 500 guys management better make sure that this is a place that 500 guys want to come to work.

Night hub turns and a Hong Kong base are NOT the way to go....

 

This mythical 500 number is hilarious.

In the Spring of 2011 FedEx recruiting reps said they were going to hire "500 in the next year".

They haven't even hired 500 between the spring of 2011 AND NOW.

 

Plenty of us out here with 757 experience as well and would go to Hong Kong. Funny, they ain't calling me! Yes, my app is in and current with three FedEx recs.

 

I'm not defending what management said back in 2011.

I'm saying that they need to hire 500 guys NOW, in 2015, to properly man the airline.

And I am also saying that I don't think they can do it with our current contract situation. Guys talk to their buddies, and get the scoop.

And everyone I know is telling their buddies to go to Delta or American.

FedEx had their time, but it is now time to stand tall or limp away.

Either stand tall with a decent pilot contract or limp away in the background....

 

Sorry. I have no cred with the bus drivers, either.

 

Why does Management need to hire 500 right now? Are all the Boxes moving?

I do not disagree with your sentiment, but.......Look at how many voluntarily chose to sell their vacations back in the last 6 months.
Look how much extra (voluntary) flying was done in the past 18 Months, as is their Contractual right and individual Choice.

Management will still find Pilots who will be glad to come to FedEx if offered a Job.
They sure didn't have any trouble finding Pilots with 757/67 experience to go to HKG.
Maybe we aren't currently the #1 Choice any more, but if a guy gets turned down by Delta or American, do you really think they won't come here if offered a Class date?

Also, With American's UAL and Delta's potential Pay rates.....FedEx Management knows they are going to have to pony up and exceed them or at least match them.

By how much and how quickly is all Up to Us. Too many short sighted Pilots imho.

Enjoy a Happy Father's Day with your Families everyone.