BertMacklinFBI

that’s a bold strategy, cotton. I’m not saying I think FedEx will require it. But, to leave your seniority solely because you don’t want the vaccine just to go to FedEx that may possibly require it in the future….seems like that would be a double kick to the shorts.

Good luck to that dude…I’d rather have the guys here that want to be here. Not just chasing a job that **might** not require the vaccine someday so they can just get put on the sidelines anyway.

threeighteen

Agreed. Also a good chance he's just trolling since he's asked the same questions in several different threads.

FXLAX

Yes, you are correct that I borrowed (I didn’t make it up) the term hybrid line in my explanation. As you said, most pilots would understand the reference. And if you take my post in the context that it was a reply to someone answering the question if we have line bidding, the answer said we have regular lines, reserve lines, and secondary lines. So it was my attempt to add to that and clarity that one of these three terms is not like the others. We have a primary bid and we have a secondary bid. Within each we have regular lines and reserve lines, and in the secondary bid, we can also have “hybrid” lines. You take issue with me inferring (correctly) that there are different types of lines within each round of bidding. That there are just secondary lines, period. That doesn’t fully explain the possibilities of different types of schedules that can be awarded within each bid. So yes, I might have taken some liberty in terms used for the benefit of an outsider to, who my post was directed to.

It wasn’t my attempt to make things sound official. I was just trying to use terms for someone who doesn’t work here to understand a little better how our line bidding systems work. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Heavyflyer

Are they still putting newhires on the 11 in ANC?

opt0712

Yes, as there will be another bid out today.

Thrust Hold

Yes, they did on the last bid. But know that ANC MD seats were reduced overall with the opening of the ANC 777 positions. We'll know more by day's end.

Nawras

Hello everyone. New to the forum and looking for some information about Fedex. A friend of mine told me that Fedex only hires US passport holders due to governmental contract restrictions, which I could not verify as true so far. Does the company also hire non US nationals that have a green card? On their website is says that in order to be considered for a pilot position the applicant must have the right to reside in the USA, and in that case a green card would suffice....maybe my friend was referring to a non written criteria? Appreciate any inputs, thanks!

North48

I realize variations of this question have been asked, but looking for some fresh answers. Do you feel like you are able to adequately manage your circadian rhythm as a FedEx Pilot? Meaning, do you consistently stay on a single time zone sleep schedule (for the most part), regardless of where you are in the world or are you consistently changing your sleep cycle from month to month? I've spoken with a few folks about this and there seems to be a variation of answers and approaches. Do you feel like your sleep cycle and overall health are a major factor (negatively impacted) working for FedEx and the pay and QOL offset that issue or is it a manageable issue that you feel is overblown by outside chatter? Thanks for your insights.

ClncClarence

From the pilot careers website.

Green card should suffice. I personally know of at least one non-citizen hired within the last 6 months.

Jamo

Your sleep cycle will be messed up. There’s tricks to deal with it but even with our midnight “nap”, your sleep architecture is getting beat up every day. Can’t be good for long term health.