FedEx First Year Info for New Hires...
03-22-2021, 07:02 AM
#854
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Joined APC: May 2014
Posts: 279
Originally Posted by Spectre186
I am extremely grateful to have received the CJO. I can't thank you all enough, these threads have provided some incredibly valuable information.
As I start to consider preferences for aircraft and base, I was hoping to try and talk to anyone who lives in Vegas and commutes. My initial game plan would be to commute 1st year, then move to Memphis second year. I think my aircraft preference would be 75 or 76 MEM. Having 2 young kids, I'd like to have a some control over my schedule to try and be around for important events.
Is the 75 still the place to go for fastest seniority? Obviously there's the pay difference, but are there any QoL, schedule or type of flying differences between the 75 and 76?
I appreciate the info, I can't wait to start at Purple and will be excited for whatever I end up flying!
As I start to consider preferences for aircraft and base, I was hoping to try and talk to anyone who lives in Vegas and commutes. My initial game plan would be to commute 1st year, then move to Memphis second year. I think my aircraft preference would be 75 or 76 MEM. Having 2 young kids, I'd like to have a some control over my schedule to try and be around for important events.
Is the 75 still the place to go for fastest seniority? Obviously there's the pay difference, but are there any QoL, schedule or type of flying differences between the 75 and 76?
I appreciate the info, I can't wait to start at Purple and will be excited for whatever I end up flying!
03-22-2021, 07:40 AM
#855
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Joined APC: May 2005
Posts: 1,273
Originally Posted by Jma313
I would wait to make any moving decisions until you know what base you are assigned to. I would advise to move to base year 1. It will arguably be the toughest schedules you will ever have at FedEx (only gets better after your first day!) and as noted already you will be on reserve quite a bit. Living in base makes a huge difference in QOL and pay. I’ve done both and will never commute again ever. Welcome aboard and congrats on the CJO!!
03-22-2021, 08:46 AM
#856
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Joined APC: Sep 2018
Posts: 9
Originally Posted by Sluggo_63
And don't forget the fact that if you choose to move to Memphis as a new hire, FedEx provides a paid move.
Has anyone been down this road?
03-22-2021, 03:24 PM
#857
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Joined APC: Jul 2012
Position: 767 FO
Posts: 279
I would venture to guess it’s going to take until activation is complete to sell a house, buy a house and close loose ends at the old place. I could be wrong.
Now if you’re single and moving from an apartment or your parents’ basement (that’s sarcasm) to an apartment it might be doable. Welcome aboard.
Now if you’re single and moving from an apartment or your parents’ basement (that’s sarcasm) to an apartment it might be doable. Welcome aboard.
03-22-2021, 07:12 PM
#858
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When a new hire class does their initial fleet/base bid, are they given a list of what the available positions for bid are to the class? i.e Your class will have 6xMEM76, 4xANCMD, 3xMEMAB, etc and then your bid will only be among those positions? Or do you fill out a dream sheet, bid everything under the sun, and then find out what actually was open to your class when the award comes out?
03-22-2021, 08:17 PM
#859
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Position: FO
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Originally Posted by AZFlyer
When a new hire class does their initial fleet/base bid, are they given a list of what the available positions for bid are to the class? i.e Your class will have 6xMEM76, 4xANCMD, 3xMEMAB, etc and then your bid will only be among those positions? Or do you fill out a dream sheet, bid everything under the sun, and then find out what actually was open to your class when the award comes out?
03-22-2021, 08:44 PM
#860
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Position: 777 - Both
Posts: 438
Originally Posted by elliot1
That's a great perk of the job! I'm pumped to have the opportunity to work here. Question about relocation for anyone with recent experience... CBA 6.D.4. reads that the paid move is available post-activation. However, 6.A.8 indicates that one can be eligible for relocation benefits prior to activation (by signing confirmation letter acknowledging reimbursement obligations if not activated within 18mo).
Has anyone been down this road?
Has anyone been down this road?
6.A.8. Basically states you’re responsible to reimburse the company if you don’t actually activate.
There are also distance limitations and limitations based on current residence location in 6.B.2 & 3. Be sure to review those to make sure you still qualify.
Congratulations!!
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