Flying for FedEx?
01-24-2012, 07:21 AM
#11
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Radar? We don't need no stinkin' radar
Nasty WX on the radar? Was it red? Was it less than 7 miles wide? That's my limit. If the cell is less than 7 miles wide, we just go through it. Just slow down 5-10 kts, and you'll be through it in less than a minute. That way you don't waste any valuable sleeping time.
Also, I ALWAYS tell ATC it's smooth, when they ask us. It's all relative.
P.S. We ain't got no "culture" here at FDX. We drink coffee out of a friggin' thermos!!
Also, I ALWAYS tell ATC it's smooth, when they ask us. It's all relative.
P.S. We ain't got no "culture" here at FDX. We drink coffee out of a friggin' thermos!!
01-24-2012, 07:34 AM
#12
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Nasty WX on the radar? Was it red? Was it less than 7 miles wide? That's my limit. If the cell is less than 7 miles wide, we just go through it. Just slow down 5-10 kts, and you'll be through it in less than a minute. That way you don't waste any valuable sleeping time.
Also, I ALWAYS tell ATC it's smooth, when they ask us. It's all relative.
P.S. We ain't got no "culture" here at FDX. We drink coffee out of a friggin' thermos!!
Also, I ALWAYS tell ATC it's smooth, when they ask us. It's all relative.
P.S. We ain't got no "culture" here at FDX. We drink coffee out of a friggin' thermos!!
01-24-2012, 07:35 AM
#13
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Was the guy's name Sven?
01-24-2012, 07:47 AM
#14
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Yes, we know all about your "friends" who came to FedEx in the early 90's, and were supposed to resign their seniority rights.
They didn't, and most of them left when recalled.
I don't know if this is still the case, but for a long time it was the policy of the Chief Pilot to specifically exclude American guys, because of all your "friends" that bailed in the early 90's.
We do have some that stayed, I know of at least two, and they are good guys.
If you can't stay up all night, don't come here. I don't want a crewmember that can't stay awake in my cockpit.
They didn't, and most of them left when recalled.
I don't know if this is still the case, but for a long time it was the policy of the Chief Pilot to specifically exclude American guys, because of all your "friends" that bailed in the early 90's.
We do have some that stayed, I know of at least two, and they are good guys.
If you can't stay up all night, don't come here. I don't want a crewmember that can't stay awake in my cockpit.
01-24-2012, 08:24 AM
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All I know is now I have to find out how to blackball one of those guys, now that I know they are thinking about coming to Fedex...anyone know the procedure? This guy is a real piece of work and he'll be sliming his way here, just above the cutoff for the early outs over there...
01-24-2012, 09:31 AM
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Haha classic! Whatever happened to him anyway?
Appreciate the replies guys. One of your compadres PMd me with some great info, that's all I needed.
I know we had a bunch of "Class acts" who went to Fedex and then took their recall at AA. Doesn't surprise me that Fedex is skeptical about taking AA folks - however - I suspect today it's a different animal than back in the 90s when returning to AA was actually a good move. Doubtful that that's the case today - anyone leaving for Fedex is bound to stay, I would think.
Again, sorry for the way I started this thread. I really was looking for insight from you guys. Again, not for me - I am staying put at AA to see what happens.
Cheers to all and here's to not spilling that coffee!
73
Appreciate the replies guys. One of your compadres PMd me with some great info, that's all I needed.
I know we had a bunch of "Class acts" who went to Fedex and then took their recall at AA. Doesn't surprise me that Fedex is skeptical about taking AA folks - however - I suspect today it's a different animal than back in the 90s when returning to AA was actually a good move. Doubtful that that's the case today - anyone leaving for Fedex is bound to stay, I would think.
Again, sorry for the way I started this thread. I really was looking for insight from you guys. Again, not for me - I am staying put at AA to see what happens.
Cheers to all and here's to not spilling that coffee!
73
01-24-2012, 09:53 AM
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AA brought up some great points and I was disappointed I didn't get to read a good response. Busboy was the only one who really attempted an answer. The night flying I understand and accept (I'm not hired yet, but FEX is my dream job eventually), but what is your direction for nasty weather flying? I wouldn't have liked flying through it either...
01-24-2012, 10:18 AM
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AA brought up some great points and I was disappointed I didn't get to read a good response. Busboy was the only one who really attempted an answer. The night flying I understand and accept (I'm not hired yet, but FEX is my dream job eventually), but what is your direction for nasty weather flying? I wouldn't have liked flying through it either...
• 5 NM when the OAT is above 0° C.
• 10 NM when the OAT is at or below 0° C.
At or above FL200 avoid strong storms by
at least:
• 20 NM on the upwind side.
• 20 NM on the downwind side or one
NM for every knot of wind, whichever
seems appropriate considering the
severity of the storm.
• 5000 FT vertical clearance for overflight.
Of course that is only guidance so if you have candyarse S/O on board you are cleared to scare the heyzus out of himher.
FedEx Thunderstorm deviations#
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01-24-2012, 10:38 AM
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The same as everyone else.
• 5 NM when the OAT is above 0° C.
• 10 NM when the OAT is at or below 0° C.
At or above FL200 avoid strong storms by
at least:
• 20 NM on the upwind side.
• 20 NM on the downwind side or one
NM for every knot of wind, whichever
seems appropriate considering the
severity of the storm.
• 5000 FT vertical clearance for overflight.
Of course that is only guidance so if you have candyarse S/O on board you are cleared to scare the heyzus out of him.
FedEx Thunderstorm deviations#
• 5 NM when the OAT is above 0° C.
• 10 NM when the OAT is at or below 0° C.
At or above FL200 avoid strong storms by
at least:
• 20 NM on the upwind side.
• 20 NM on the downwind side or one
NM for every knot of wind, whichever
seems appropriate considering the
severity of the storm.
• 5000 FT vertical clearance for overflight.
Of course that is only guidance so if you have candyarse S/O on board you are cleared to scare the heyzus out of him.
FedEx Thunderstorm deviations#
That definitely would not cut it in SE Asia or over the Bay of Bengal
01-24-2012, 11:09 AM
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