RegionalFO

I'm pretty sure, unless you have military experience, they won't consider just all turboprop time.


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FDXLAG

I think instructor evaluator time trumps all. As for your JS question, the answer is sometimes yes sometimes no. It depends on the city in question and how senior you are.

Adlerdriver

Of course they consider single pilot experience. Multi-crew time is not required. Tons of single seat fighter guys hired with zero.

The commuting question can be answered with a few minutes using the search function. Asked and answered over and over..........

Jetjok

Has FedEx changed how jumpseats are utilized, based on seniority? If not, jumpseats are awarded on a first come, first served basis, having nothing at all to do with seniority. If you book first, you get the seat, if one's available. Again, unless things have changed.

FDXLAG

He asked can one just jump on a jumpseat to MEM to begin a duty day. I can assure you that answer changes depending on the city. I can also assure you it depends on the trip. And the trip depends on the seniority.

GOOP95

Yes you can as long as from start of JS to 30 mins after revenue leg scheduled arrival doesn't exceed 13.5 hours.


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kronan

There is nothing contractual that would prevent you from JS'ing in for duty periods that exceed 13.5 hours from your JS show.

There is a contractual provision that indicates you will not be subject to discipline if your JS doesn't make it to Memphis if you meet the wickets, but that provision goes away should the FAA ever determine the JS is part of your duty day.

When it suits Mgt, and they become aware of it, they have removed people (sporadically) from trips where the no harm\no foul provisions aren't met. And pondered at how could someone be rested to operate the 777 to Narita.
Well, long ago the company taught me that I was better rested sleeping in my own bed. And long ago, company taught me that the Capt and Crew should come up with a rest plan for the longer duty periods-especially those with RFOs.

So, doesn't it make sense for someone to Plan to rest shortly after TakeOff--then come back on duty 3 or 4 hours later?

UnskilledFXer

Incorrect.
CBA 26.J.2.a Specifically states the above, if you use the company jumpseat. But as to how they apply those provisions and to whom is a different subject. Many people violate this section of the contract regularly with no repercussions but others have been removed from trips. One question raised by this contractual provision is, what is considered a duty period on an augmented crew? The Union will simply not address this issue. I "burn" quite a few days in MEM arriving early for international flights to comply with the strictest interpretation of this provision. But once again, the company uses the contract in an arbitrary manner and the Union does nothing.

FDXpilot

I believe you are misinterpreting this section of the CBA. You need to read the section as a whole. It clearly says that this section is for using "Staging" priority. You are allowed to js "Personal" anytime you want. You just won't be protected for pay purposes or discipline purposes if you miss your trip due to a delay or cancellation. Hence the want to be in Memphis early so you don't screw yourself, or the company. Also, if you call in fatigued for the trip, you are opening a huge can of worms for yourself. Bottom line, show up rested and ready to work, unless it's no fault of your own.

Idaho

I got an invite to do an interview Sept-Oct. last week. I replied with my preference for mid Oct. but haven't heard back yet. I'm studying general subjects but am getting nervous so about to pull the trigger on Emerald Coast and RST.