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07-06-2010, 09:00 PM

#11

30 From Bottom

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Originally Posted by EMBFlyer

Any idea if this might lead to any hiring?

Remember that we have about 20-30 guys that have filled their commitment as Corp pilots and Sim instructors that get first crack now that 4a2b is over. Then we have approximately 30-40 in the pool.

I would guess we could see some of those guys in training before peak and hiring in the spring of 2011...just a guess though???

07-06-2010, 10:52 PM

#12

Beaverdam

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Hiring

FedEx will start hiring 5 years from when the Age 60 rule was changed. It will be a couple more years!

07-07-2010, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildmanny

I really hope so. We'll see how this bid fills in. I would be surprised if there weren't some holes to be filled when it's all said and done. However, I wouldn't expect anything until after Peak. The company just doesn't move that fast to have a bid AND hiring. They'll look at how this does and make a decision. I'd say January at the earliest. But I could be totally wrong.

WM

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Originally Posted by 30 From Bottom

I rode home with you guys last Thursday and seems to jive with the rumors the crew and other jumpseaters were talking about. My fingers are crossed that they're true! Would love to join you guys someday!

07-07-2010, 04:26 AM

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I thought the A in EMEA was 'Africa', and the pilot base was Mogadishu...

07-07-2010, 05:56 AM

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DLax85

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I thought the A in EMEA was 'Africa', and the pilot base was Mogadishu...

...and the Union leadership has agreed YOU MUST live within 100NM of the new Mogadishu domicile.

The company has to protect the freight!!

(...translation: We need guys living in domicile so they'll pick up extra flying and airport standbys)

07-07-2010, 06:18 AM

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Gunter

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Originally Posted by Beaverdam

Europe Middle East and Asia! Well that really narrows it down!

Yeah, it's a done deal. Just like the two CDG bids. They can't even decide on a continent with this one, just bid it and they'll let you know when you check in for the DH flight.

07-07-2010, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lifizgud

I thought the A in EMEA was 'Africa', and the pilot base was Mogadishu...

Cany you say 757 Down!! In jest of course and it will not go senior.

07-08-2010, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Beaverdam

FedEx will start hiring 5 years from when the Age 60 rule was changed. It will be a couple more years!

Few of us old timers with no alimony or child support that still enjoy getting paid to drive the plane.

Good luck to all bidding 57 & 77. Both should be a hell of a ride.

07-08-2010, 06:04 AM

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Tuck

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Originally Posted by bleedairpacks

Few of us old timers with no alimony or child support that still enjoy getting paid to drive the plane.

Good luck to all bidding 57 & 77. Both should be a hell of a ride.

Yeah the problem after 20+ years of flying you seem to enjoy little else. Why has any contract wasted capital on negotiating a pension for folks like you? Unfortunately our crew force is starting to look more and more like you-a bunch of ancient looking feeble old men...and that's not good for ANY work force.