ALPA DUES AND RETRO SIGNING BONUS PAYMENT SCHOOLHOUSE CASH-MAXIMIZE YOUR PAY DURING ITU MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE WELCOMES NEW HIRES FUTURE NOQ FLAGS/PILOTS DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED TRAINING REMINDER FROM THE BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE FAR 117 QUESTION SUBMISSIONS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN OPENINGS JOIN DELTA PILOTS AT INFORMATIONAL PICKETING SCHWAB INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING SESSIONS APRIL RETIREES MEM 757 FO NEEDS YOUR ASSISTANCE DISPUTED PAIRINGS INDUSTRY NEWS
ALPA DUES AND RETRO SIGNING BONUS PAYMENT: Currently, dues are charged in arrears (i.e. May 15th dues charge is based on April earnings) on each 15th of the month paycheck. In accordance with CBA 2015 Section 29.B.4, ALPA dues will be charged on your 15th and end of month paychecks. Per the 2015 CBA, dues will now be based on the current check’s earnings. The good news is you will have a more accurate dues bill and we should see a reduction in the size of outstanding dues balances for pilots going on or returning from leaves of absence or other interruptions in active service. The bad news is you will have a larger (approximately 1.5 times normal) dues hit on your June 15th paycheck as we transition to the new provision. You will see May dues (in arrears) and June 15th dues (based on June 15th income) both being pulled from the June 15th paycheck. On your June end of month paycheck, the transition will be complete, and you will be charged dues based each check’s income onwards. Your insurance or dues arrangement deductions are currently pulled on the 15th paycheck and will remain on that schedule. If you desire to update your dues check off (paycheck deduction for dues), please click here to download a form to send to ALPA National Membership. If you desire to stop dues check off you can email Membership Administration at [email protected] or call 1-888-359-2572, option 3. Please note, however, that stopping dues check off would not affect your obligation to pay dues, assessments or service charges.
The second retro signing bonus payment is scheduled to paid on your June 15th paycheck. [back to top]
SCHOOLHOUSE CASH-MAXIMIZE YOUR PAY DURING ITU: At the beginning of 2014, the Scheduling Committee published an article titled, "Schoolhouse Cash-Maximize Your Pay During ITU." We felt this article may be beneficial for some of you, so we are providing a link where you can refresh your memory regarding this topic. To read the article, please click here. You can also find a link to it on the Training and Scheduling Committee webpages. [back to top]
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE WELCOMES NEW HIRES: Two members of the Membership Committee had the pleasure of briefing and welcoming aboard our latest class of new hires. It was a very large class of 40! They began on Monday, June 6, 2016. Their backgrounds include Marines, US Navy, USAF, Delta, American/American Eagle, Atlas, Jet Blue, Virgin America, Horizon, Gojet, Trans States, Mesa, ComAir and Corporate Aviation. Members of the Membership Committee, as well as the entire MEC had the pleasure of meeting and greeting this group at a social on Wednesday evening. This group of new hires were assigned F/O seats in ANC MD-11, IND B-767 and all F/O seats in MEM. The famous caboose seniority is now number 4468. We have been told to expect large classes in excess of 45 in the coming months! Please join me in welcoming aboard our latest class of new hires! Captain Vic Tansey FDX Membership Committee Chairman Names of those in photo (no particular order): TAYLOR, RUSH TEEL, SCOTT SCHUTT, STEVEN DIEPPA, PABLO MCCABE, JUSTIN ELLERBROOK, DANIEL KNAPP, RICHARD OLEKSZYK, JON TERPSTRA, MATTHEW WATKINS, KOREY PROKOP, FRANK SMITH, JASON SPARROW, WILLIAM FAHIE, DUSTINE ADAMS, RYAN OSBERG III, JAMES WISHARD, MICHAEL RUSSO, ANTHONY STRAND, CHRISTIAN LEITER, BRIAN PICKETTE, GREGORY BALDWIN, CAITLIN MODELL, MARK TEMPLE, JARED RIEGLE, JONATHAN YEARIAN, COBURN WALTERS, BROOKS THOMAS, STEPHEN MOSELEY, JARROD REARDON, THOMAS ROBERTSON, JODY BURKE, SEAN FRIZZELL, CHRISTOPHE HASKIN, RANDALL KRYZAK, ROBERT KALANQUIN JR, RONALD VOLD, ERIC MEYER, NICHOLAS LAND, MICHAEL
[back to top]
FUTURE NOQ FLAGS/PILOT DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED TRAINING: If you have not received 3 landings in 3 months, did you know that there is an NOQ flag indicating that a bid line adjustment cannot be approved after the time you may become non-current? The same is true with recurrent training, line checks, etc. Example 1: I go non-current for landings on 03/20/16 and I have a currency simulator scheduled for 03/19/16. On 03/12/16 I submit a general make-up request for a trip which begins 03/21/16. Although the simulator is scheduled prior to the start of the requested trip, the bid line adjustment is denied because the “pilot does not have required training." Example 2: I was awarded a line of flying for the May bid period. I dropped one of my trips and submitted a make-up request for a trip with the exact footprint as the trip I dropped. The bid line adjustment is denied because I go non-current for landings prior to the showtime of the requested trip. The CBA provides that a pilot shall be awarded a line of flying by seniority order. You have the right to submit for a bid line adjustment, but the CBA provides bid line adjustments shall be granted or denied based on uniformly applied, objective criteria. There are two objective criteria in play here: (1) CRS does not override NOQ flags; and (2) Pilot does not have required training. What does this mean? 1. In a month that you may become non-current, be careful how you bid. A phase-in conflict may be detrimental to your pay. When you request carry-in adjustment make-up, it is considered a bid-line adjustment. 2. Do not drop trips after the time period that you may become non-current. You will not be able to replace that trip until you have “cured” the NOQ flag. 3. Request make-up on days prior to the time you may become non-current. If you have any questions, please contact Contract Enforcement at [email protected]. [back to top]
REMINDER FROM THE BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE: The following links and contact information should be used to confirm your designated beneficiary information. For those of you that retained a copy of your 2016 Benefit Enrollment Summary, your beneficiaries and allocation percentages can be found at the bottom of the document. FedEx Benefits Online: fedex.ehr.com FedEx Pilot Benefits: 866-795-6353 FedEx ALPA Insurance: 800-746-2572, ask for a Member Insurance Representative Vanguard: 800-523-1188 Retirement Service Center: 855-604-6221 Craig Aber Chairman Jim Coletti Vice Chairman Luke McGarrh Member [back to top]
FAR 117 QUESTION SUBMISSIONS: As mentioned in a recent Chairman's Message, we will be sharing information with you over the next several months regarding FAR 117 and our examination of the difficulties posed, and suggested changes that would create a safer environment should FAR 117 become the law for cargo operations. With "one level of safety" in mind, we ask that those of you with particular questions or concerns to submit your input through our MEC website's Hot Topics FAQ Base. [back to top]
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN OPENINGS: First Officer Preston Greene is stepping down from his position as the Security Committee Chairman. We would like to thank Preston for his commitment to the FedEx pilots through his work on this committee. Additionally, First Officer Steve Miller is stepping down from his position as the Military Affairs Committee Chairman. As you know, Steve has served in this role for many years. Please join us in thanking Steve for his service to our union. In accordance with the FDX MEC Policy Manual, those pilots who desire to be considered for these positions should submit their resume to MEC Vice Chairman Captain John Cardaci at [email protected]. [back to top]
JOIN DELTA PILOTS AT INFORMATIONAL PICKETING: As you are aware, the Delta pilots are engaged in contract negotiations and are attempting to raise the bar for all pilots. Pilots at all carriers have contributed greatly to their respective companies’ success, and deserve to share in the record industry profits. Given the current economic outlook, there is no excuse for managements to continue dragging out negotiations. Nor is there any reason for pilots to continue to be undercompensated, especially as the market rate for pilots escalates worldwide.
We extend this invitation to you and your pilot group to join us on the picket line on Friday, June 24, for nationwide informational picketing events at all Delta pilot bases. The sight of pilots from Delta and other carriers walking in unity will send a strong message to airline managements across the country. Please forward the details below to your entire pilot group. We look forward to seeing you on the 24th, and thank you for your unity and commitment.
Captain John Malone Chairman Delta Master Executive Council
June 24 Delta Pilots’ Informational Picketing Locations
ATLANTA—ATL Brief: 0730 Picketing: 0900–1200 Location: Georgia Convention Center 2000 Convention Center Concourse Atlanta, GA 30337
CINCINNATI—CVG Brief: 0800 Picketing: 0900–1200 Location: DoubleTree Cincinnati Airport 2826 Terminal Dr. Hebron, KY 41048
DETROIT—DTW Brief: 0800 Picketing: 0900–1200 Location: Westin Hotel DTW Airport Sky Ballroom 2501 Worldgateway Pl Detroit, MI 48242
LOS ANGELES—LAX Brief: 1000 Picketing: 1100–1400 Location: IBEW Local 11 Union Hall 8333 Airport Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 (North of Century Blvd., one block south of La Tijera)
MINNEAPOLIS—MSP Sign-in & Brief: 0800 Picketing: 0900–1200 Location: ALPA Council 1 Office 7900 International Dr., Suite 600 Bloomington, MN 55425
New York City—NYC Brief: 0800 Picketing: 0900–1200 Location: Marriot/LGA 102-05 Ditmars Blvd. E. Elmhurst, NY 11369
SALT LAKE CITY—SLC Brief: 0800 Picketing: 0900–1200 Location: IBEW 354 3400 West 2100 St. Salt Lake City, UT 84119
SEATTLE—SEA Brief: 0800 Picketing: 0900–1200 Location: Radisson SEATAC 18118 International Blvd. Seattle, WA 98188 To register, visit infopicketingjune24.eventbrite.com
[back to top]
SCHWAB INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING SESSIONS: Memphis: Dates: Thursday, July 7th, Wednesday, July 13th. Schwab Executive Services Financial Consultants will be available on Thursday to conduct individual Retirement & Financial planning sessions with FedEx ALPA member pilots and their spouses. See the link below for available times. The sessions are free and scheduled for one hour in length. The slots fill up fast, so reserve yours now by clicking here. Charles Schwab is ALPA’s preferred financial provider. Some of the benefits available for ALPA member pilots from Charles Schwab include complimentary financial planning, low-cost trading, educational online resources, etc. To learn more about the ALPA-Schwab relationship, please visit www.schwab.com/alpa or contact Sylvia Arellano, the lead Executive Services Financial Consultant for FedEx ALPA pilots, directly at (720) 418-4200. [back to top]
APRIL RETIREES: The FDX MEC and R&I Committee would like to congratulate the following ALPA members who retired in April and to thank them for their years of participation in the Association.
Captain Lee A. Robinson Captain Mark L. Schilling Captain Raymond R. Yeats First Officer Steven R. Mock Captain Jeffrey G. Krosse Captain Walter A. Fanti Captain John M. Howle
Total Retirements from January to April 2016, were 31, of whom, 30 were ALPA members. [back to top]
MEM 757 FO NEEDS YOUR ASSISTANCE: Memphis 757 First Officer John Ohm has a family health issue that requires him to be home. We ask those of you qualified to operate in the right seat to look at John's schedule and offer a PDO bump, if possible. Please consider this request to allow John the ability to better care for his family. [back to top]
DISPUTED PAIRINGS: June None July None [back to top]
FedEx Boosts Dividend 60%, Stock Rises Amazon Fined by U.S. FAA for Air Shipment of Dangerous Cargo FAA: Military Testing Could Leave GPS Unreliable for Pilots Across West in June FedEx Founder Weighs In on Self-Driving Cars and AI FAA Moving to Change Culture, Evaluates Reorganization Alaska Airlines to Overhaul Cargo Business with Full Freighters [back to top]