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Fly By Night: Fatigue Risk Management Committee August 2024 Aug 22, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Fatigue Risk Management Committee (FRMC) Chair Captain Rob Bassett. Rob discusses actual fatigue events reported by FedEx pilots as well as FRMC resources available on the FDX MEC website.

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Fly By Night: Grievance Committee August 2024 Aug 16, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Grievance Committee Chair Captain Chris Wood. Chris discusses the grievance process and some misconceptions associated with the process. He also discusses the importance of preserving the timeline regarding issues that are deemed part of the grievance process. Finally, Chris describes the two tracks a grievance can take, admin and discipline.

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Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee September 2024 Build Week Aug 10, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington and are joined later by special guest Fatigue Risk Management Committee (FRMC) Chair Captain Rob Bassett. Marty discusses the recent communications from the Company and the September 2024 build week. He also discusses the concept of target BLGs, an agreement reached for the Anchorage disputed pairings, and the recent SIG Quarterly Meeting. FRMC Chair Captain Rob Bassett joins the podcast to discuss our contractual fatigue rights and protections, the IM SAFE checklist, and other fatigue education available on the FDX MEC website.

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Fly By Night: Pilot-to-Pilot (P2P) Committee (Ep.2) July 2024 Jul 29, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with interim Pilot-to-Pilot (P2P) Committee Chair Captain Andrew Harmon. This is the second episode focusing on the P2P Committee. Andrew discusses the recent “All In” campaign announced by MEC Chair Captain Jose Nieves and the role P2P will play during this campaign. He provides additional details about the meaning of “All In” and where pilots can obtain one of the new “All In” lanyards.

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Fly By Night: Pilot-to-Pilot (P2P) Committee July 2024 Jul 26, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with interim Pilot-to-Pilot (P2P) Committee Chair Captain Andrew Harmon. Andrew discusses the role P2P plays and the importance of this committee in our current environment. He also discusses his connection with the Negotiating Committee, the process involved with becoming a P2P representative and the goals of the P2P Committee.

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Fly By Night: Scope Education (Ep.3) July 2024 Jul 16, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scope Committee Chair Captain Sal Infante, Vice Chair First Officer Dan Silbaugh and committee member First Officer Luis Quiros. The Scope Committee provides an update on recent work since the last scope podcast was released and some of the data they are tracking thanks to DART reports from line pilots. These DART reports and other capabilities within the committee help shed light on how the company arranges its air network. The committee also discusses the recent contract comparison published by IPA and the differences between our contract and IPA’s contract.

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Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee August 2024 Build Week Jul 05, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the August 2024 build week and the lack of information being provided by the Company regarding the upcoming October system form changes. Marty also discusses XTRA pairings dropping into open time, how that relates to the SAM, and reminds pilots of how closely the PSIT tracks the SAM. Finally, Marty discusses the Anchorage disputes, system bid rumors and reminds pilots about the new scheduling app.

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Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee July 2024 Build Week Jun 07, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the July 2024 build week and the current uncertainty related to the postal contract loss. Marty also discusses in more detail the Impact Analysis and how it is helping his committee navigate through the lack of information being provided by the Company. Finally, Marty discusses the importance of pilots understanding when best to proffer trips and also discusses the NEW SCHEDULING APP. Click on the link here or in the transcription to try it out!

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Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee June 2024 Build Week May 10, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington. Marty discusses the current hot topic related to the postal contract loss and the impact analysis the Scheduling Committee is tasked with doing. Marty also discusses the June 2024 build week and provides an update on grievances associated with the Scheduling Committee. Finally, Marty discusses the airline’s staffing and the recent Fatigue Risk Quarterly meeting.

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Fly By Night: Incoming Negotiating Committee Chair April 2024 Apr 22, 2024

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with incoming Negotiating Committee Chair Captain John Gustafson. John discusses his background with FedEx, previous Union experience, and the ongoing transition process with the current Negotiating Committee. He also discusses the additional members of his committee and what he sees as the next steps in the negotiating process.

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