Did Joe DePete retire? (FedEx)
#21
Great. Just when fdx pilots feel they have a friend at national he pulls this stunt, disavowing allegiance to his airline and committing to all of alpa airlines. I don’t know about you other fdx guys, but I believe we’ve earned our bias and are way overdue. Thanks Joe. Next time I’m in Louisville I’m going max reverse at five a.m.
#22
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Joined APC: Nov 2010
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You might consider that things are a bit different at other airlines than your own. UA has had several run unopposed in the last election cycle alone and I would imagine it is even more so at smaller airlines. But if you think it is such a great deal then by all means get out of the cheap seats and put your name on the next ballot possible.
Last edited by Flytolive; 02-01-2019 at 07:49 PM.
#23
Great. Just when fdx pilots feel they have a friend at national he pulls this stunt, disavowing allegiance to his airline and committing to all of alpa airlines. I don’t know about you other fdx guys, but I believe we’ve earned our bias and are way overdue. Thanks Joe. Next time I’m in Louisville I’m going max reverse at five a.m.
All ALPA Natl Officers represent the entire Association not just their own airline
Joe represents primarily Joe.
#24
It came up in the Delta forum because they're still sore that not only did they not keep the ALPA President seat with a Delta pilot, they got completely shut out of the National Officer slate.
They were so sure the President should be a Delta pilot, that 2 Delta guys ran against each other, ballot after ballot after unsuccessful ballot. Oh, well, some folks aren't very good with math.
ALPA President is a full-time job. I'd rather he not have an obligation to remain current, much less proficient at flying. Flying, on the other hand, also requires a substantial commitment of time and energy to remain current, much less proficient. I'd rather not fly with someone who is only barely legal to fly because they're distracted by another full-time job. There are very good reasons the ALPA President is not required to be a current pilot.
Also, I understand that due to the specifics of our retirement arrangements and the timing of regulated age and the end of his term, Joe would have had to forgo a year's worth of sick bank and two year's worth of vacation bank, had he continued to be employed without working for his employer. That would amount to a very substantial monetary penalty.
Finally, anybody who thinks these guys seek the jobs because of the money should immediately surrender their medical certificate and seek the services of a professional counselor.
Put the spears away, folks. What's that phrase the kids use theses days? Haterz gonna hate.
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They were so sure the President should be a Delta pilot, that 2 Delta guys ran against each other, ballot after ballot after unsuccessful ballot. Oh, well, some folks aren't very good with math.
ALPA President is a full-time job. I'd rather he not have an obligation to remain current, much less proficient at flying. Flying, on the other hand, also requires a substantial commitment of time and energy to remain current, much less proficient. I'd rather not fly with someone who is only barely legal to fly because they're distracted by another full-time job. There are very good reasons the ALPA President is not required to be a current pilot.
Also, I understand that due to the specifics of our retirement arrangements and the timing of regulated age and the end of his term, Joe would have had to forgo a year's worth of sick bank and two year's worth of vacation bank, had he continued to be employed without working for his employer. That would amount to a very substantial monetary penalty.
Finally, anybody who thinks these guys seek the jobs because of the money should immediately surrender their medical certificate and seek the services of a professional counselor.
Put the spears away, folks. What's that phrase the kids use theses days? Haterz gonna hate.
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#26
Go for it. The procedure is in the Constitution & By-Laws. Good luck. Oh, and if you need help with the math, ... oh, never mind.
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#27
Hmm, could there be some airline retirement envy going on here?
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#29
#30
(I also seem to recall a far more qualified retired FedEx pilot, but that's another subject.)
Do you have anything resembling facts to support that accusation, or do we file this away with, "Your mama wears army boots"?
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