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01-16-2021, 06:58 PM

#821

diamnd15

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Originally Posted by FedEx Pilot

They now offer hotel for Basic Indoc, but you’re on your own for systems and sims

what about got those who are awarded bases other than MEM as new hires?

01-16-2021, 07:05 PM

#822

wrxpilot

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Originally Posted by diamnd15

what about got those who are awarded bases other than MEM as new hires?

Also on your own, as you are not considered an FDA pilot until after training. After that, you do get a hotel/car for recurrent.

01-16-2021, 07:33 PM

#823

FedEx Pilot

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Originally Posted by diamnd15

what about got those who are awarded bases other than MEM as new hires?

You are considered MEM based until you complete you OE activation.

01-16-2021, 09:47 PM

#824

EyesOn

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Originally Posted by Thrust Hold

No PHX action right now on the 75. Looks like two MD’s and an Airbus.

I used to do it a good bit on the 76, but I’d have to look through the other bid packs.

Looks like a 76 instead of the Bus next month.

Thanks for looking. My SSN is pretty low so I expect zero say in what I could get. Step 1: get phone call.

01-17-2021, 03:55 AM

#825

diamnd15

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Originally Posted by FedEx Pilot

You are considered MEM based until you complete you OE activation.

thanks for the info

01-17-2021, 08:48 AM

#826

Noworkallplay

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Originally Posted by EyesOn

Thanks for looking. My SSN is pretty low so I expect zero say in what I could get. Step 1: get phone call.

You will be surprised due to other people wanting different things than you, who are above you. Its one of the beauties of this job. Doesn't take a lot of seniority to hold any specific airplane especially in MEM.

01-20-2021, 07:42 PM

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C17B74

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Originally Posted by Noworkallplay

How about a 74, how much seniority would it take in MEM... Soooo kidding NWKplay. Couldn’t resist. Besides, you can can go buy one, I had to find someone willing to let me near one.

01-21-2021, 04:05 PM

#828

Noworkallplay

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Originally Posted by C17B74

How about a 74, how much seniority would it take in MEM... Soooo kidding NWKplay. Couldn’t resist. Besides, you can can go buy one, I had to find someone willing to let me near one.

That was funny haha. That would be a fun airplane to fly. Its mission isn't my style though. I get oxygen deprivation after being in the air more than 3 hours.

02-05-2021, 07:51 AM

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Spectre186

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Doing some financial planning for first year, just wanted to double check my assumptions and gather some input. I'm assuming 4 months at Training pay (4k), then 8 months at year 1. For training I would need to pay for a room (4 months). As a commuter, I would need a crash pad after that.

Any other expenses I should consider? What sorts of prices are guys going through training paying per month for rooms? I appreciate it!

02-05-2021, 08:55 AM

#830

Chub

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Originally Posted by Spectre186

FedEx will pay for a hotel room during BI (first two weeks). After that, you’re on your own. Most commuters get a crashpad for training (and likely keep it thereafter since you’ll likely be on reserve). I would expect to pay $250/mo for a shared room crashpad, or $350-450/mo for a private room crashpad. You’ll probably want a private room crashpad at least for training since you’ll be there all the time.

You’ll most likely need a car staged in Memphis as well, so $1k-$3k for a beater is realistic.