Some Basic Questions for FedExers
09-19-2016 | 10:32 AM
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This assumes you are at least age 60 when you retire and the current A fund benefits are in place when you hit 60. And these are strictly ballpark figures, your exact benefit would obviously have to be determined by the bean counters when you actually retire.
09-19-2016 | 10:47 AM
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Seriously thinking about making a change to FedEx. Can you guys tackle some basic questions?
What are the junior bases and equipment? Do all new hires wind up in Hong Kong or Germany? How long to get to MEM?
What does a typical trip look like? 3 days? 4 days? 10 days? Commutability?
Which fleet type has the best QOL in your opinions?
How much of the flying is backside of the clock vs front side?
How is life on reserve, and how long is the typical new hire on reserve?
Thanks very much guys!!
What are the junior bases and equipment? Do all new hires wind up in Hong Kong or Germany? How long to get to MEM?
What does a typical trip look like? 3 days? 4 days? 10 days? Commutability?
Which fleet type has the best QOL in your opinions?
How much of the flying is backside of the clock vs front side?
How is life on reserve, and how long is the typical new hire on reserve?
Thanks very much guys!!
09-19-2016 | 12:32 PM
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Although I guess that now, you don't even have to be that.
09-19-2016 | 05:14 PM
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"Not all C-17 guys and tailhookers are offered the MD-11."
Sorry guys I should of been more specific with my post. 10 years flying the MD-11 and not a mil guy.
09-19-2016 | 05:18 PM
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I'm ANC based. The trip I'm on now goes ANC-MEM-HNL-SYD-HKG-TPE-ANC. My next trip is ANC-MEM-CDG-DEL-DXB-HKG-TPE-d/h ANC. Lots of international flying for the ANC base (it's all international).
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09-19-2016 | 05:22 PM
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Just a swag: If you are a Capt for 5 years you should be able to get a high 5 to the current contractual max of $260K. 15 years of service at 2% per year would give you an A fund value of $78K annually. If you have a spouse (see how PC I can be) who is within a few years of your age, I would guesstimate a factor of .89 if you take the 50% survivor benefit, for a benefit of of $69,420 annually.
This assumes you are at least age 60 when you retire and the current A fund benefits are in place when you hit 60. And these are strictly ballpark figures, your exact benefit would obviously have to be determined by the bean counters when you actually retire.
This assumes you are at least age 60 when you retire and the current A fund benefits are in place when you hit 60. And these are strictly ballpark figures, your exact benefit would obviously have to be determined by the bean counters when you actually retire.
09-19-2016 | 10:24 PM
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From: Retired FDX MD11 Capt
MEM was 65, HNL 48, SYD 26, HKG 36, TPE 24. I'm fairly senior ANC Capt.
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