That's right have a whole bunch of guys typed on the airplanes ready at a moments notice to do revenue flying if we ever have to go on strike... This not only takes away flying historically done by seniority pilots.. It further weakens the threat of any work stoppage!!

The union is proposing in negotiations to bring this flying under our scope clause. I'm scared it's going to get lost in the fog of battle over PBS.

Anyone have the posting or link I cannot get the one listed to work, time to file a grievance. The phrase past practices come to mind.

Flight Test Pilot/Sr Cap 31
TN-MEMPHIS


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BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY REQUIRED (AEROSPACE/ENGINEERING/AVIATION-RELATED PREFERRED). MUST HOLD A VALID & CURRENT FAA AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT CERTIFICATE (WITHOUT LIMITATIONS) IN THE AIRCRAFT CLASS FOR WHICH A POSITION IS OFFERED. CANDIDATE MUST HOLD AN AIRCRAFT TYPE RATING IN ASSIGNED AIRCRAFT. MUST POSSESS A MINIMUM OF EIGHT (8) YEARS OF FLYING EXPERIENCE. MUST POSSESS TWO THOUSAND (2000) HRS PILOT-IN-COMMAND, FIXED-WING JET OR MULTI-ENGINE TURBO PROP. MINIMUM OF ONE THOUSAND (1000) HOURS PILOT-IN-COMMAND IN AN ASSIGNED AIRCRAFT TYPE. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS A FLIGHT TEST PILOT PREFERRED; GRADUATE OF A RECOGNIZED TEST PILOT SCHOOL PREFERRED. INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. MUST HOLD A VALID & CURRENT FAA CLASS I OR II MEDICAL CERTIFICATE (OBTAINED WITHIN THE PRECEDING 12 MOS) WHEN HIRED AND AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON THE JOB. ABILITY TO TRAVEL WITHIN THE FDX JUMP SEAT SYSTEM. STRONG COMPUTER, ANALYTICAL, PLNING, COMM, & INTERP SKILLS REQ. SUBJECT TO REG ALCOHOL & DRUG TESTING, WHICH INCL TESTING FOR MARIJUANA, PCP, AMPHETAMINES, COCAINE AND OPIATES.

SERVES AS THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND ON FEDEX EXPRESS AIRCRAFT DURING PART 91 OPERATIONS WORLDWIDE; MAY BE QUALIFIED ON MULTIPLE AIRCRAFT TYPES; DETERMINES, ADMINISTERS AND LEADS EVALUATIONS OF AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS ON THE GROUND AND IN THE AIR; SERVES AS FIRST OFFICER AS REQUIRED.

CONDUCT THE TEST FLIGHT OF AIRCRAFT & FUNCTIONAL TEST OF AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FOR AIRCRAFT RETURNING TO SERVICE AFTER HEAVY MAINTENANCE CHECK ACTIVITY.

CONDUCT THE TEST FLIGHT OF AIRCRAFT & FUNCTIONAL TEST OF AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS WHEN AIRCRAFT ARE RETURNING TO SERVICE AFTER SYSTEMS MODIFICATION, ALTERATION OR ADDITIONS.

CONDUCT ACCEPTANCE FLIGHT TESTS ON NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES OR ACCEPTANCE OF USED AIRCRAFT FROM SELLING ENTITIES OR AGENCIES.

CONDUCT POSITIONING FLIGHTS TO MOVE AIRCRAFT INTO LOCATION NEEDED FOR COMMENCEMENT OF REVENUE SEGMENTS.

FERRY AIRCRAFT TO STATIONS WHERE MX ACTIVITIES CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED.

CONDUCT NON-REVENUE FLIGHT OPERATIONS AS DETERMINED AND ASSIGNED BY FEDEX FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT.

DEVELOP FLIGHT TEST PROFILES AND SYSTEMS CHECK PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO ENSURE SAFE AND PROPER FUNCTIONING OF AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ON FEDEX EXPRESS FLEET AIRCRAFT.

SERVE AS A TECHNICAL EXPERT ON AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS; SERVE AS A RESOURCE TO FLIGHT OPERATIONS, STANDARDS & TRAINING ENGINEERING, SAFETY, P&A & OTHER FEDEX ORGANIZATIONS.

REPRESENTS FLIGHT OPERATIONS AT INDUSTRY MEETINGS AND EVENTS.

MAINTAIN CURRENCY AND PROFICIENCY IN ONE OR MORE FEDEX EXPRESS FLEET AIRCRAFT THROUGH NON-REVENUE FLIGHT ACTIVITIES AND SIMULATOR ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED IN FLIGHT TEST CONTINUING QUALIFICATION PROGRAMS.

PERFORM FLIGHT, TECHNICAL AND OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.


Job ID: 066705_JK

JobTitle: Flight Test Pilot/Sr Cap 31

You left out the first bullet point. Fixed it for you.

You reckon this was driving the recent change in our jumpseat policy?

Shortly thereafter they said, "Trust us, we'll implement PBS in a mutually beneficial manner."


They will never stop doing what they do. Unless, of course, we stand firm.

Exactly, and that's why they will be under 65, so that they can be available for the "airline within an airline." This has been in the works for a while, but no one was listening because they thought it only affected a small group that was perceived to be getting a good deal. The same situation is developing with pro-instructors that are getting type rides.

Every time I transit ANC there is a 757 or A300 working its way to asia via part 91 for either Maint. or revenue service. These flights are usually being done by 2 sr. flex guys both getting widebody pay and flying under the rules of out CBA. Which means a 1st class ticket back. That is what they are trying to stop.

Now they get off the street capts they can pay him half and buy him a coach ticket back to states or if the get the JS set up the way they want they can DH him back on a 777 or MD.

I am not sure why someone would do that when you can get a SR number with delta airlines in the next year or so.

They want TPS grads with 1000 hours PIC in type..... I'm sure they're out there, but I'm not sure they'll be cheap... Not to live in Memphis and jumpseat to Sing twice a month.

And don't forget... MX usually shuts down over peak and the test guys go fly freight. These guys will sit in a cube, work on "projects" (ie Tetris) and get paid not to fly.

And think of the sim rides to keep them current....can't PDO bump like the current guys.....