FDX ALPA Podcast

In this episode of our podcast, FDX MEC Chair Captain Jose Nieves discusses Middle East flying, implementation of the new CBA, and additional resources for Contract Enforcement. He also discusses...

In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the November build, peak planning, staffing levels, and the preliminary pairing process. He also provides updates on...

In this episode of our podcast, newly elected Block 1 Representative Captain Marty Harrington discusses his decision to serve, his approach to his new role, and his goals as a...

In this episode of our podcast, Retirement and Insurance Committee Chair Captain Kevin Biggins discusses the upcoming open enrollment period, benefit seminars, and important wellness deadlines. He also provides updates...

In this episode of our podcast, Retirement and Insurance Committee member Captain Toby Cline discusses Long Term Disability (LTD), including how Company and ALPA LTD benefits work and how LTD...

In this episode of our podcast, Fatigue Risk Management Committee Chair Captain Rob Bassett provides an update on fatigue calls and reporting, operational fatigue challenges, and the resources available to...

In this episode of our podcast, Grievance Committee Chair Captain Chris Wood discusses what happens after the Company denies a grievance, including the arbitration process, how cases are evaluated, and...

In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington provides an update on the October build, including the current flight schedule, increased flying, and the continued return...

In this episode of our podcast, Trip Services Committee Chair Captain Don Unwin and Vice Chair First Officer Jackie Crawford give an update on the issues affecting pilots while on...

In this episode of our podcast, Contract Implementation Team member First Officer Eric Moraes provides an update on the ongoing implementation of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, including the expense...

In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington provides an update on the September build, including continued high BLGs, increased Middle East flying, and the expanding...

In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Vice Chair Captain Chris Leeuw and Airbus PSIT Member Captain Mike Kilmurray provide an update on the first full build month under...

In this episode of our podcast, R&I Committee member Captain Toby Cline provides an educational update on the APRP payment, including the expected payment timeline. Toby also reviews key IRS...

In this episode of our podcast, MEC Chair Captain Jose Nieves, MEC Vice Chair First Officer Connor Wilm, and MEC Secretary Treasurer First Officer Tony Miles reflect on the recently...

In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington provides an update on schedule stability, the ongoing return of the MD-11 fleet, recent wins in disputed pairing...

In this episode of our podcast, R&I Committee Chair Captain Kevin Biggins breaks down the retirement options included in the Tentative Agreement. The discussion walks through the three available paths,...

In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington provides an update on the relative stability of 2026 bidpacks, highlights ongoing challenges such as MD-11 groundings and...

In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the May build, current bid trends, increased flying hours driven in part by hotel standby utilization, and what...

In this episode of our podcast, R&I Committee Chair Captain Kevin Biggins and committee member Captain Toby Cline discuss upcoming changes to the FedEx Pilots Retirement Savings Plan (PRSP). The...

In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the April 2026 build, the first five-week bid month of the year, and the continued operational impact of...

In this episode of our podcast, R&I Committee Member Captain Toby Cline breaks down the new Enhanced Catch-Up Contribution coming to the Pilot Retirement Savings Plan (PRSP) on March 1,...

In this episode of our podcast, P2P Committee Chair and Fact Team member First Officer Kevin Messmer and Fact Team member First Officer Eric Moraes discuss the purpose and structure...

In this episode of our podcast, Trip Services Committee Chair Captain Don Unwin and Vice Chair First Officer Jackie Crawford share how your Insites are driving improvements to our layover...

In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the March 2026 build and the continued impact of the MD-11 grounding. Marty also addresses ongoing staffing...

In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the February 2026 build and the broader scheduling environment and trends. Marty also addresses the impacts of...