FDX - Just when you thought Reserve was safe...

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05-29-2008, 08:57 PM

BigWatchPilot

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FDX - Just when you thought Reserve was safe...

I was told from a good source...that the company wants to use the Reserve crews more. So when there is a sick call on a check-ride or sim, rather than pay a flex overtime...they will be calling in a Reserve pilot to fly support. I guess I better get the books out.

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05-29-2008, 08:59 PM

MD11Fr8Dog

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I thought this was announced a couple of months ago!

05-29-2008, 09:42 PM

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Has this happened yet, or is it still "rumor"?

05-29-2008, 10:07 PM

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You guys do realize they've been doing this in SFS for years, don't you?

05-29-2008, 11:33 PM

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You guys do realize they've been doing this in SFS for years, don't you?

Obviously not! You get some notice right? Isn't your sim somewhere else? In MEM or ANC, we could be given 3 hours notice. I am assuming you would have a d/h, etc. In other words, some time to prepare?

05-30-2008, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by HazCan

CMV1 is done in TPE. So a little more than 24 hours to prepare.

05-30-2008, 05:08 AM

av8rmike

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This hasn't been done yet that I'm aware of. I did hear they were considering placing the open positions in Open Time and allowing Reserve bubbas to pick them up on their R-days. Win-win for all, if you ask me.

05-30-2008, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BigWatchPilot

You need to get the books out, for what, exactly?

What happens in the sim would never happen in the airplane?

05-30-2008, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BigWatchPilot

Quick question for the FedEx guys...

For an offline jumpseat where do you park and can you get a ride into AOC (bus)? Also, is there any way (online) to check FDX flights and schedule? Or is the only way to CALL the 800 #?

Thanks for the help...

BWP

Doesn't even look like BWP is a FedEx pilot, not sure why he is worried about our reserves.

Whats up with that BWP?

FJ

05-30-2008, 07:06 AM

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Gunter

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I'll take info from a poolie or outside source anytime. Not sure if this one is totally good but it's source may be related to current reserve utilization efforts.

One fact is our reserves are much fewer for June. Someone has a hard on for wanting to reduce the number of pre-leveled reserve junkies out there every month. I'm sure it's part of the sharing the pain effort.