Rest rules
#61
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jan 2011
Posts: 11
The term for a group of baboons is a Congress! Need I say more!
#62
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Posts: 121
While a nice number, it contrasts with this
FDX: Key Metrics and Competitive Analysis for FedEx - Wikinvest
which gives us $1.75 B for the whole year, and for the whole corporation vs Fedex Express. I have trouble believing the money the tech geeks and truck drivers earn us has anything to do with the cost of safely operating jets.
Fedex can still afford to operate under the new rules, but I don't think your numbers reflect the reality of our situation.
FDX: Key Metrics and Competitive Analysis for FedEx - Wikinvest
which gives us $1.75 B for the whole year, and for the whole corporation vs Fedex Express. I have trouble believing the money the tech geeks and truck drivers earn us has anything to do with the cost of safely operating jets.
Fedex can still afford to operate under the new rules, but I don't think your numbers reflect the reality of our situation.
As far as operating under part 117, I agree. Now we have a target for scheduling improvements in the CBA
#63
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2011
Posts: 95
He is misinterpreting "Gross Profit". Google it. For FedEx it is essentially gross revenue. You have to subtract operating expenses, taxes, and interest to get net income, which is what most of us think of when we hear "profit."
As far as operating under part 117, I agree. Now we have a target for scheduling improvements in the CBA
As far as operating under part 117, I agree. Now we have a target for scheduling improvements in the CBA
#64
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2007
Posts: 355
The POTUS appoints the head of each cabinent member (department), but I find it unlikely that the WH staff can micromanage the minitua inside of every single rulemaking event, in every single department, unless it is extremely politically charged, with outcome that can effect the majority electorate. (i.e. the morning after pill where HHS overuled the FDA- big politically charged decision)
In this case the rulemaking inititiative had some congressional and political impetus, but unfortunately "we cargo guys" don't matter in the bigger picture of $$ & politics.
From History -the WH appoints cabinent members that align to its vision and goals, but as pointed out by others- there will never be an encompassing saviour- more of a general policy direction.
I'm disgusted by the outcome, but I applaud them for partially addressing the issue and finally making a decision for the majority of commercial pilots.
#65
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2011
Posts: 95
While a nice number, it contrasts with this
FDX: Key Metrics and Competitive Analysis for FedEx - Wikinvest
which gives us $1.75 B for the whole year, and for the whole corporation vs Fedex Express. I have trouble believing the money the tech geeks and truck drivers earn us has anything to do with the cost of safely operating jets.
Fedex can still afford to operate under the new rules, but I don't think your numbers reflect the reality of our situation.
FDX: Key Metrics and Competitive Analysis for FedEx - Wikinvest
which gives us $1.75 B for the whole year, and for the whole corporation vs Fedex Express. I have trouble believing the money the tech geeks and truck drivers earn us has anything to do with the cost of safely operating jets.
Fedex can still afford to operate under the new rules, but I don't think your numbers reflect the reality of our situation.
#66
It's nice to see the UPS union showing some leadership on this issue. Thanks UPS guys/girls ...
UPS Pilots Union to Sue FAA Over Exemption From Rest Rules - Bloomberg
UPS Pilots Union to Sue FAA Over Exemption From Rest Rules - Bloomberg
#68
...The POTUS appoints the head of each cabinent member (department), but I find it unlikely that the WH staff can micromanage the minitua inside of every single rulemaking event, in every single department, unless it is extremely politically charged, with outcome that can effect the majority electorate.
You seem to realize that the head of the FAA is a political appointee of the president, as is his boss, the Secretary of Transportation. Do you also realize that the OMB is full of political appointees who work directly for the president, and who are essentially an extension of the WH staff?
When the "final" NPRM left the FAA headed up the chain, it didn't have a cargo cutout. Didn't have one when it reached the OMB. When it came back down, after much industrial lobbying of the president and the NMB, it DID have a cargo cutout. You're suggesting that this change was the idea of the most junior appointee in the process, presumably after everyone above him had approved something else?
Everyone else realizes otherwise.
See: Why New Pilot Fatigue Rules Took a Rest Stop at OMB - Washington Wire - WSJ
#69
It's nice to see the UPS union showing some leadership on this issue. Thanks UPS guys/girls ...
UPS Pilots Union to Sue FAA Over Exemption From Rest Rules - Bloomberg
UPS Pilots Union to Sue FAA Over Exemption From Rest Rules - Bloomberg
#70
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post