FDX-Bid Rumors?
04-01-2016, 12:34 PM
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Attached, please find Posting 16-01 dated April 1, 2016. This posting is being published to fill 353 widebody CAP vacancies, 64 narrowbody CAP vacancies, 294 widebody F/O vacancies and 102 narrowbody F/O vacancies. This posting and all pertinent bidding information is available at pilot.fedex.com. Posting 16-01 opens today, Friday, April 1st and will close at 1400z on Monday, May 2nd.
Posting 16-01 is based upon currently forecasted system lift requirements. The FY17 Business Planning process is still in process and there remains a possibility for further adjustments as the business plan wraps up. Although I cannot comment on the TNT integration at this time, we do expect the transaction to close in the first half of this calendar year (2016). Having said that, the bid reflects the following considerations:
Scheduled aircraft deliveries and aircraft retirements (see below Fleet Plan)
Anticipated pilot retirements and system form adjustments (systemwide pilot retirements are projected at roughly 400 over the next two years)
Expanded International flying on B777
We are currently evaluating the potential to split the 757 and 767 bidpacks to allow greater training throughput. While there is still work that remains, it is our intention to move in that direction by early CY17 but we may start training separate tracks on the 757/767 in advance of the split.
200 extra pilots above/beyond system requirements (see below)
Hiring
The training pipeline for the B757/767 is currently at capacity, and we expect it to remain so for the next few years due to our delivery schedules for those aircraft. This bid should create unfilled vacancies in the MD11, Airbus and B777 that will allow us to spread new hires over all equipment types. With a total need for over 600 pilots to be hired over the next 18-24 months, the opportunities to advance in seniority and/or seat position should be readily apparent. Upgrades to the left seat should remain robust over the next 5 years considering system expansion and pilot retirements.
Domicile Plans
MEM will experience growth primarily on the 767.
The ANC base currently has an imbalance of Captains and First Officers. We will balance the base in this posting (by filling 6 Captains seats) but overall the base will remain relatively stable.
The IND base will remain relatively stable. The 2 Silkway 767s that were planned for LDS conversion in June, 2016 have been deferred to January, 2018.
LAX is also expected to remain stable with little or no change.
HKG is expected to be converted to an all 767 fleet in the summer 2017.
We do not currently anticipate any significant changes for CGN.
Staffing Strategy
In addition to our identified needs over the next 18-24 months, we are posting an additional 200 positions which we believe will help support our needs on several fronts. Targeting an additional 200 pilots comes at an enormous cost to the Company but I believe it will help solve many issues including:
Ability to flex up during critical demand periods (PEAK, Valentine’s Day, etc.)
Reduces the number of wet-leases – currently, the demand for flying simply outstrips our ability to provide FedEx pilots
Allows for enhanced ability to train to economic fluctuations and fleet requirements as opposed to the current situation where taking pilots off the line to train exacerbates the problem
Would stabilize BLGs and Volunteer/Draft
Allows for more opportunity for pilots to adjust schedules through open time
Overall, should improve the quality of life for our crewforce
Secondary Vacancies
Secondary vacancies will be evaluated at the close of the bid.
Practice Bid
There will be three (3) practice bids as follows:
Tuesday, Apr 5th
Tuesday, Apr 12
Thursday, Apr 26th
Future Bids
It’s anticipated that the next bid will be posted in the Spring 2017
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Posting 16-01 is based upon currently forecasted system lift requirements. The FY17 Business Planning process is still in process and there remains a possibility for further adjustments as the business plan wraps up. Although I cannot comment on the TNT integration at this time, we do expect the transaction to close in the first half of this calendar year (2016). Having said that, the bid reflects the following considerations:
Scheduled aircraft deliveries and aircraft retirements (see below Fleet Plan)
Anticipated pilot retirements and system form adjustments (systemwide pilot retirements are projected at roughly 400 over the next two years)
Expanded International flying on B777
We are currently evaluating the potential to split the 757 and 767 bidpacks to allow greater training throughput. While there is still work that remains, it is our intention to move in that direction by early CY17 but we may start training separate tracks on the 757/767 in advance of the split.
200 extra pilots above/beyond system requirements (see below)
Hiring
The training pipeline for the B757/767 is currently at capacity, and we expect it to remain so for the next few years due to our delivery schedules for those aircraft. This bid should create unfilled vacancies in the MD11, Airbus and B777 that will allow us to spread new hires over all equipment types. With a total need for over 600 pilots to be hired over the next 18-24 months, the opportunities to advance in seniority and/or seat position should be readily apparent. Upgrades to the left seat should remain robust over the next 5 years considering system expansion and pilot retirements.
Domicile Plans
MEM will experience growth primarily on the 767.
The ANC base currently has an imbalance of Captains and First Officers. We will balance the base in this posting (by filling 6 Captains seats) but overall the base will remain relatively stable.
The IND base will remain relatively stable. The 2 Silkway 767s that were planned for LDS conversion in June, 2016 have been deferred to January, 2018.
LAX is also expected to remain stable with little or no change.
HKG is expected to be converted to an all 767 fleet in the summer 2017.
We do not currently anticipate any significant changes for CGN.
Staffing Strategy
In addition to our identified needs over the next 18-24 months, we are posting an additional 200 positions which we believe will help support our needs on several fronts. Targeting an additional 200 pilots comes at an enormous cost to the Company but I believe it will help solve many issues including:
Ability to flex up during critical demand periods (PEAK, Valentine’s Day, etc.)
Reduces the number of wet-leases – currently, the demand for flying simply outstrips our ability to provide FedEx pilots
Allows for enhanced ability to train to economic fluctuations and fleet requirements as opposed to the current situation where taking pilots off the line to train exacerbates the problem
Would stabilize BLGs and Volunteer/Draft
Allows for more opportunity for pilots to adjust schedules through open time
Overall, should improve the quality of life for our crewforce
Secondary Vacancies
Secondary vacancies will be evaluated at the close of the bid.
Practice Bid
There will be three (3) practice bids as follows:
Tuesday, Apr 5th
Tuesday, Apr 12
Thursday, Apr 26th
Future Bids
It’s anticipated that the next bid will be posted in the Spring 2017
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