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Fly By Night: Trip Services Committee December 2024 Dec 04, 2024

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In this podcast episode, we talk with Trip Services Committee Chair Captain Don Unwin and Vice Chair First Officer Jackie Crawford. They discuss the work of their committee and explain that the committee’s goal is to enhance pilots’ quality of life through hotel, catering, and transportation services. They collaborate with Crew Travel Services, gather pilot feedback through reports, and emphasize data-driven decisions to address and improve issues like non-contract hotels, safety, and service quality.

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Fly By Night: R&I Committee – Telehealth Coverage & Portable CPAP November 2024 Nov 27, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with R&I Committee Chair Captain Kevin Biggins. Kevin provides an update on the current work of the R&I Committee and discusses the resolution to grievance 23-05 regarding telehealth coverage and the portable CPAP.

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Fly By Night: Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) November 2024 Nov 20, 2024

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In this podcast episode, we talk with Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) Chair Captain Ken Dubinski. Ken explains that CIRP is a peer-to-peer program under the Pilot Assistance Committee and describes CIRP’s role in assisting fellow FedEx pilots. He emphasizes the level of confidentiality given when a pilot contacts them for assistance and the best way to reach out to a CIRP volunteer.

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Fly By Night: Pilot-to-Pilot (P2P) Committee November 2024 Nov 13, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Pilot-to-Pilot (P2P) Committee Chair Captain Andrew Harmon. Andrew discusses the committee’s recent work with the lanyard rollout and the new QR code on the lanyards. He also informs listeners the best way to reach the P2P Committee, whether it’s to signup as a volunteer or provide feedback to the MEC. Finally, he discusses the importance of attending the 3-Year Amendable Date Rally this weekend to show your support for our Negotiating Committee.

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Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee December 2024 Build Week Nov 09, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the December 2024 build week and the recent SIG Quarterly meeting. He also addresses disputed pairings, open time, draft/volunteer and explains synthetic time.

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Fly By Night: Grievance Committee & Contract Enforcement Oct. 2024 Oct 17, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Grievance Committee Vice Chair Captain Mary Murphy and Contract Enforcement staff member Rivers Powers. Mary and Rivers explain the close relationship between Contract Enforcement and the Grievance Committee. They also discuss issues surrounding expense reports, deviation banks, confusion about travel rules and tips to help pilots avoid common problems.

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Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee November 2024 Build Week Oct 11, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the November 2024 build week, the observations the committee is seeing in regard to the SAM and the most recent Scheduling Matters article, “The Deviator’s Guide.” Marty also discusses the PSIT’s process in evaluating operational versus scheduled flights, some of the complaints they’ve received from pilots regarding the new system form and answers a question received from a recent DART submission.

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Fly By Night: Professional Standards Sept. 2024 Sep 18, 2024

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In this podcast episode, we talk with the Professional Standards Committee Chair and Vice Chair, Captain Nick Richardson and First Officer Taylor Miolen. Nick and Taylor discuss the roles of the committee and the work they do to maintain a positive culture within the airline. They explain the best ways to reach Professional Standards and the importance committee members place on confidentiality between their committee and the pilot seeking assistance. Nick and Taylor encourage pilots to reach out to the Professional Standards Committee instead of flight management to help resolve issues that may arise between pilots.

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Fly By Night: R&I Benefits Fair and Annual Enrollment Sep 10, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with R&I Committee Chair Captain Kevin Biggins. Kevin discusses annual enrollment for 2025 benefits, the upcoming benefits fair and other important deadlines pilots should know.

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Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee October 2024 Build Week Sep 06, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the October 2024 build week, the pairing prelim process and the loss of credit hours and how that impacts various bidpacks.

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