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SECRETARY TREASURER'S MESSAGE THE NMB AND MEDIATION FROM THE SAFETY COMMITTEE - REJECTED TAKEOFFS TRIP EXTENSIONS MAY RETIREMENTS COUNCIL 22 - BLOCK 7 REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION 4TH ANNUAL MEMPHIS ZOO EVENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN OPENINGS IFALPA POSITION PAPERS FROM THE SAFETY COMMITTEE IFALPA SAFETY BULLETIN

JULY RETIREMENT SEMINAR DATES - JULY 15 SESSION CANCELLED UPCOMING SAFETY COURSES STRATEGIC PREPAREDNESS AND STRIKE COMMITTEE CALL CENTER DISPUTED PAIRINGS INDUSTRY NEWS

SECRETARY TREASURER'S MESSAGE: As I head out the door, I would like to pass on my thanks and gratitude to the myriad of ALPA staff at the Kirby offices as well as the hundreds of FDX pilots who have worked or are currently working in committees on behalf of all FDX pilots. Much of the effort and accomplishments by these people on an ongoing daily basis are completely unknown to many pilots. These hardworking individuals have made a positive impact on our professional lives as the airline pilots employed by the FDX Corporation. Without them, our lot would be that much more difficult and far less rewarding. There are over 35 FDX MEC committees right now, some of which have come about in the last couple of years, while others have been in place for decades. I apologize if I leave something or someone out; our support teams are vast and expansive and all are important. Pilot Assistance, chaired by Charlie Schenk, which encompasses HIMS, CIRP, Professional Standards, Aeromedical, and Bereavement works behind the scenes much of the time helping our pilots and their families through difficult experiences. I have personally witnessed the good that these fine people do when our pilots are in need or during a time of crisis.  Membership has been hit or miss over the last couple of years in regards to new hires, but with the recent increase in hiring, their workload has increased. This team, headed by Vic Tansey, is typically the first contact a newly hired pilot has with his or her union. This is a critical event, establishing the relationship that will span decades. They do a great job in getting our fledgling new hires off to a solid start. Our Training Committee headed by Jim Lipe has a worked to help make not only our instructors working environment better as well as addressing line pilots undergoing training issues.  Through Jim and his group’s efforts we have been able to make some headway in this regards, but there remains much to accomplish.  The Training Committee is committed to ensuring we have the best training group possible so we as line pilots can accomplish our task safely and effectively though any adverse conditions. Environmental Standards, Dangerous Goods & Unmanned Aerial Systems all came about in the last couple of years due to the growing need and impact of these areas on FDX pilots’ daily work routines. Their work can be tedious, frustrating, and slow, but the need for such is great. Their growing body of expertise will reap dividends for FDX pilots in the coming years.  Bob Avery, Jim Pala, and Scott Schwartz dig deep into issues that have direct bearing on our professional lives and our industry as a whole. Their work is vitally important. It goes without saying that the committees that comprise the Negotiation Support Team—Family Awareness, P2P, SPSC, and Communications—have been in the forefront for the last couple of years, and will probably be for the foreseeable future. They work so that the FDX pilots are in the best positon possible to help facilitate bargaining as well as to aid in the two-way flow of information between FDX pilots and the governing body. They constantly ensure that accurate, timely, and unbiased information is provided to the pilots, as well as ensuring that the MEC receives unfiltered feedback from the crew force. Aggravating at times, but necessary for any

successful group. The Scheduling Group, headed by Rich Hughey and Marty Harrington, have the monthly mission of protecting our contractual work lives. They work closely with the company in building our bid packs, ensuring they meet our CBA requirements and FAR legalities as well as Quality of Life impacts. It is an ongoing trudge for this team, which includes the Trip Services Committee, ensuring that the needs of the corporation are weighed with what we as pilots have agreed to and expect in our daily work routines. They work for us as the first line of defense against an ongoing onslaught in the name of productivity at all costs. The Fatigue Risk Management Committee works often with the SIG. Lead by Pat Hagerty, this group researches and evaluates those issues that have impact on our state of fatigue as well as measures to combat it. While interesting work it can be exhausting in itself with our corporation’s goal to increase productivity, decrease overhead, and increase revenues. Competition between these can easily lead us to a state of fatigue that can have a negative impact on our operational readiness. It is up to Pat and his team to provide us with the tools and countermeasures to meet that completion effectively and safely. Central Air Safety Committee, headed by Gary Janelli, which umbrellas ASAP, FOQA & Accident Investigation works to make our professional working environment that much safer. As with any corporate entity, at times safety appears to come in second when corporate objectives are focused on. It is the goal of these teams to ensure that management does not allow corporate financial gain to outweigh the safe practices needed for our profession. Safety is more than just a catchphrase—it is a governing ethos that the professional aviator embraces. This team ensures that safety is not placed in the back seat. Jumpseat and Security work with each other as many of the issues affecting our coming and going on aircraft jumpseats touch security issues, be it personnel or the unintended carriage of banned items. Jumpseat also works with the dozens of other carriers worldwide with which we enjoy reciprocal jumpseat privileges. Rich Odbert works with these carriers as our representative as well as the current National Jumpseat Committee chairman to ensure this privilege is protected and enhanced. Preston Greene, our Security chairman, works mainly in the background with his people helping to facilitate a more secure work environment for FDX pilots.  Be it globally or locally, they are on it. Our Uniform Committee is not the clothes police many would think. Tim King is tasked with trying to work with management when they come up with creative ideas concerning our professional wardrobe. Not something that many would readily gravitate to, but a necessity given how we have been victim to some “interesting” ideas concerning our uniforms. International Affairs was established just a few years ago to address the issues around the globe that might affect FDX pilots. This committee works with international bodies to ensure that the FDX pilots’ career expectations are protected from the ongoing onslaught of international treaties and agreements. Community Outreach, chaired by Amy Allen, came about from a desire to have an organized method of FDX pilots giving back to the community. This is a fairly new committee and it has already done great work here locally in Memphis. We have also established a 501(3)c fund with the mission to provide charitable contributions to child-related activities. We established this fund so we could divest this form of activity from the financial and political environment of a union. It is a growing effort that is in constant motion, seeking contributions around the world. Grievance and Contract Enforcement are headed by Chris Wood and manned by several pilots as well as a team of attorneys and staff. They have the difficult job of working with pilots on the multitude of contractual issues that arise. Typically, the pilot comes in with a preconceived notion only to find out that it’s a misconception. It is not always negative, as many times there are positives resulting in change by management or money to the pilot. Suffice it to say, working with Type A personalities is not the easiest, especially given when we as pilots always think we can do

no wrong. Military Affairs is chaired by our own judge Steve Miller (and not the band). Steve works daily to ensure that our serving military members’ rights and obligations are recognized and adhered to by management. Not always easy, given some of the past creative ideas management has asserted when it comes to USERRA. Negotiating—well nothing here should be a surprise. This group is tasked with getting the best deal possible given the economic environment we find ourselves inat the time. They can only do this with the unwavering support of the pilots. They too are pilots, and must live with what we agree to, assisted with our own internal legal team as well as national assets. It is a constant effort working with the MEC to ensure that not only do they fully understand what is at play and what is achievable, but that the Negotiating Committee understands the needs of the pilots. Scott Larsen and his team do just that, and have done so the last 4½ years. A thankless job, as they understand that in the end any contract agreement will in all likelihood not be accepted by all pilots, but that the needs and desires of the majority must be met. R&I—Ken Binder and the Franklins are constantly working to improve our benefits. In fact, over the last year or so, Binder was actually able to decrease pilots’ costs for some of our insurance products. Ken and his team are always looking to improve the benefit at the lowest cost and as with any similar form of work, their tasks can be convoluted and frustrating as they must meet numerous federal regulatory schemes and statues. This work and the effort they have contributed thus far toward our contract improvements in negotiations ensures that the FDX pilots receive the greatest recompense for their career contributions on behalf of the FDX Corporation. Ken’s ability is also recognized by ALPA National as he is the chairman of the National R&I Committee and a sitting member of the Kitty Hawk Board of Directors (an ALPA internal reinsurance vehicle).  Legislative Affairs is currently headed by Bill Secord. Some six () years ago, the only effort on Capitol Hill by ALPA was a hodgepodge of lobbyists from ALPA National and the Delta MEC, which is a lobbying machine. The needs of cargo pilots were woefully under-recognized and supported. Today, we have an active presence on Capitol Hill, which is recognized by key members of Congress and by several federal agencies. This work is an ongoing relationship effort that is achieved only through constant interaction by Bill, who is a registered lobbyist. Bill’s mission is to ensure that what occurs in Washington does so with minimal negative impact on FDX pilot careers and that our objectives are prosecuted with factual, cogent data. Bill Secord and Fred Eissler before him have help establish the FDX pilots’ presence on Capitol Hill; through their efforts, FDX pilots are well positioned.  And finally, our FDX MEC staff. From Sally at the front desk who is the longest-serving employee to our newest addition Brandy in Benefits—all of them help make our tasks within the MEC office that much easier. They are the constant as pilots come and go. Without their expertise and experience, the work we do on behalf of all FDX pilots would be insurmountable. This was a bit lengthy, for that I apologize, but it was warranted, as this is much more than just any one single individual. It is about a team that embraces a laser focus of defending and furthering the career expectations of FDX pilots throughout the years. People come and go, but that mantra remains. For all those who have come and gone and to those who will come after us, I personally thank you for making my professional life here at FDX and the union work entrusted to me that much more rewarding. Semper Fi,

Captain Sean McDonald [back to top]

THE NMB AND MEDIATION: Below you will find a link to Frequently Asked Questions regarding the National Mediation Board and the mediation process. Please take a few minutes to read this information. Mediation FAQ [back to top]

FROM THE SAFETY COMMITTEE - REJECTED TAKEOFFS: Lately there seems to be a bit of confusion and questions concerning rejected takeoffs, what they are, and if they need to be reported. Before going into what a FAA reportable rejected takeoff is, we need to know how the FAA proceeds in investigating rejected takeoffs. When our FAA CMO receives what is known as an Occurrence Report from the Air Traffic branch of the FAA, they are required to investigate to find a cause or reason in order to close out the report. This could involve the FAA looking into whatever records they may have, and it could also involve looking into the aircraft maintenance records to determine if there was a mechanical reason for the reported rejected takeoff. A proper AML entry by the crew could be very beneficial because it may be all the FAA needs to close out their investigation. Although an AML entry is not listed in FOM section 2-15 (mandatory reports) next to the “Any takeoff that is rejected, discontinued or cancelled by the flight crew” or the “Rejected takeoff” event categories, AML entries are required for ALL maintenance issues. AML entries are also helpful in tracking recurring problems and informing follow on crews of past mechanical issues. There is a history created. It must be noted that not all rejected takeoffs are caused by mechanical issues. If the FAA does not find an AML entry, they will continue to look into other sources for information. This could be why the FOM has a provision for additional events in the mandatory reports, “Any takeoff that is rejected, discontinued, or cancelled by the flight crew after the aircraft has entered the runway”

requires a mandatory submission of a FSR, and references note 1 below the list of mandatory reports. Remember also that an ASAP report fulfils the requirement of a FSR. Please click here to read the full article. [back to top]

TRIP EXTENSIONS: Trip Extensions (not duty extensions): We have had many crewmembers communicate with us regarding trip extensions into their days off. CBA Section 12.A.8. states: 8. If a pilot’s trip is extended into time originally scheduled free from duty at base, such extension shall be limited to the following, unless the pilot consents to a longer extension: a. the Company may extend a pilot: i. on a domestic trip up to 48 hours into time previously scheduled free from duty at base; or ii. on an international trip up to 96 hours into time previously scheduled free from duty at base. b. maintenance or weather disruptions particular to the pilot’s specific flight shall, but only to that limited extent, provide the Company with the ability to exceed the 48/96 hour limit without the pilot’s consent. We believe this is developing into a trend, a common practice, now for Crew Resource Scheduling (CRS). Our suspicions are: We are undermanned (time to hire) We see more domestic unturnable pairings that touch more local base days but pay less than the reserve days than they touch (inefficient), We see more international pairings scheduled so tightly that one trip revision ripples to 4 to 6 to 8 other pairings (no operational flexibility) If you feel the CBA has not been adhered to regarding these trip extensions, please contact Contract Enforcement at [email protected]. [back to top]

MAY RETIREMENTS: The FDX MEC and R&I Committee would like to congratulate the following ALPA members who retired in May and to thank them for their years of participation in the Association.

Captain Robert S. Tymczyszyn

Captain James E. Slocum

Captain Raymond H. Fox III

Captain Kenneth C. Adams

Captain Robert L. Hargrave, Jr.

Captain James E. Hill

Captain Stephen L. Ramsey

First Officer Michael D. Moore

Total Retirements from January through May 2015, were 30, of whom, 29 were ALPA numbers. [back to top]

COUNCIL 22 - BLOCK 7 REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION:

The Council 22 Seniority Block #7 Representative/Secretary Treasurer election ballot opened for voting Thursday, June 18, at 10:00 a.m. ET and the ballot will close on Friday, July 10, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Ballot information letters were mailed to all eligible voting members June 18. Additionally, an email notification with voting instructions was sent to the eligible voters (with a valid email address on record). [back to top]

4TH ANNUAL MEMPHIS ZOO EVENT: SAVE THE DATE! You're invited to our 4th Annual Family Awareness Picnic at the Memphis Zoo on Sunday, August 2nd. This is the last Sunday of the July bid month. When you arrive, tell the gate guard you are with FedEx ALPA for parking. There will be a table at the entrance from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. where we will sign everyone in and give you a wristband for lunch, shuttle bus, and children's rides. Lunch will be served in the Teton Trek Lodge from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. MEC Officers and Representatives will speak around noon and will be available to answers questions during lunch. The Zoo closes their doors at 5 p.m. Please make time to come enjoy the day with your family and fellow ALPA members. Please RSVP by clicking here by Thursday, July 30th, so we will have enough food for everyone. If you have any questions, please call F/O Pat Meagher at (901) 568-4920 or email [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there. [back to top]

COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN OPENINGS: HIMS HIMS Committee Chairman Captain Mike Cosner will be retiring next fall. This will be a huge loss to our HIMS program. Mike has dedicated a large portion of his career to helping pilots in need. If you see him on the line, please thank him for his years of service to our union. As you know, the HIMS program is an occupational substance abuse treatment program, specific to commercial pilots, that coordinates the identification, treatment, and return to work process for affected aviators. It is an industry-wide effort in which managers, pilots, healthcare professionals, and the FAA work together to preserve careers and enhance air safety. In accordance with the FDX MEC Policy Manual, anyone interested in being considered for this position should submit their resumes to incoming MEC Secretary Treasurer First Officer Rich Zins at [email protected]. Training Captain Jim Lipe has decided to step down as our Training Committee Chairman. Please thank Jim for his service to our union when you see him. In accordance with the FDX MEC Policy Manual, anyone interested in being considered for this position should submit their resumes to incoming MEC Secretary Treasurer First Officer Rich Zins at [email protected]. International Affairs We are seeking a chairman for the International Affairs Committee. In accordance with the FDX MEC Policy Manual, anyone interested in being considered for this position should submit their resumes to incoming MEC Secretary Treasurer First Officer Rich Zins at [email protected]. [back to top]

IFALPA POSITION PAPERS: Below you will find links to three different IFALPA position papers. Please take a few minutes to review this information. IFALPA Vision for the Future of Air Navigation and Weather Information Crew Member Security Aspects of an Operator's Security Programme MAN Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) [back to top]

FROM THE SAFETY COMMITTEE: Unable... Whether it’s personal pride or external pressure, our crew force, at times, finds themselves in a corner and attempting to execute difficult restrictions assigned to them by ATC. Most of our human errors happen when we rush. So, why would we allow ATC to force us into hurried or unrealistic maneuvers? No matter what the reason, if we find ourselves behind on a restriction, “unable” exists as a smart alternative. Give ATC as much notice as possible so all involved can avoid a “hair-on-fire” event. Flexibility is part of the job. At the end of the day, it’s a judgment call. We have ways to time manage on the flight deck and mitigate the unintended consequences that often times come with rushing. “Unable” keeps those outside the “office” from forcing us to do something we might not be ready for or even capable of accomplishing. Making it to the ultimate finish line of retirement requires us to fly at the speed of safety on every flight. In Unity, Doug Howard

Vice Chairman

FDX MEC Central Air Safety [back to top]

IFALPA SAFETY BULLETIN: North Atlantic (NAT) Operations Bulletin

Containing Special Emphasis Items for Operation in NAT under 25 NM

Reduced Lateral Separation Minimum (RLatSM) Operational Trials The purpose of this bulletin is to provide guidance to crews operating in the North Atlantic (NAT) whose operators should have received material (NAT OPS Bulletin 2015_003) to be included in Pilot and dispatcher training programs and operations manuals preparing them for operations in the North Atlantic under Reduced Lateral Separation of 25 Nautical Miles (NAT RLatSM) trial. The trial is expected to commence on or soon after 12 November 2015. To read the full bulletin, please click here. [back to top]

JULY RETIREMENT SEMINAR DATES: July 15th Retirement Seminar Cancelled - Due to a scheduling conflict with negotiating sessions with the National Mediation Board the week of July 13th, we regret that we will

have to cancel the July 15th Retirement Seminar. The next available Retirement Counseling Seminar will be held on July 8th from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Central Time at the FDX MEC Office, 1770 Kirby Parkway, Suite 300, Memphis, TN 38138. For pilots who are unable to attend in person, we will provide access to the seminar via teleconference. In order to streamline the seminars and to ensure the highest level of counseling, we are limiting each seminar to 25 pilots. Spouses are welcome to attend. To register for a Retirement Counseling Seminar click here or call the FDX MEC Office at 1-866-339-2572 (or 901752-8749 in Memphis). Please be prepared to provide your ALPA member number. Since the seminars fill up quickly, you should register as soon as possible. [back to top]

UPCOMING SAFETY COURSES: ALPA Basic Safety School August 11-13, 2015 Herndon VA The ALPA Basic Safety School/AI-1 to be held at Herndon VA from August 11-13, 2015 is now open for registration. As a prerequisite for the course, those individuals willing to work on the FedEx ALPA Safety and Accident Investigation Committee need the approval of the MEC Chairman or the Central Air Safety Chairman. Those interested in attending the Basic Safety Scholl should email the Central Air Safety Chairman, Captain Gary Janelli at [email protected] and also register online NLT July 26, 2015. Online registration must be completed by the individual. Flight pay loss and travel cannot be provided. Hotel costs and meals will be covered. Please see the course information letter below which will provide more detailed course information along with instructions on how to register online. A link to the course agenda is also provided below. Basic Safety School Information Letter Basic Safety School Course Agenda Airport Safety Liaison (ASL) Training Course August 13, 2015 The ALPA Airport Safety Liaison (ASL) Training Course to be conducted on the last day of the Basic Safety School at Herndon VA on August 13, 2015 is now open for registration. This course is separate from the Basic Safety School and those individuals wishing to attend both courses need to register for each individually. The approval of the MEC Chairman or the Central Air Safety Chairman is required as a prerequisite in order to attend the ASL course. Those individuals interested in becoming an ALPA Airport Safety Liaison should email the Central Air Safety Chairman, Captain Gary Janelli at [email protected]  and also register online. Online registration must be accomplished by the individual. Please register NLT July 26, 2015. Flight Pay Loss and travel cannot be provided. Hotel and meal expenses will be provided. Please see the course information letter below for further course details and how to register online. Additionally, a link to the course agenda can be found below. Airport Safety Liaison Training Information Letter Airport Safety Liaison Training Course Agenda Captain Gary Janelli

Chairman

FDX MEC Central Air Safety [back to top]

STRATEGIC PREPAREDNESS AND STRIKE COMMITTEE CALL CENTER: The Strategic Preparedness and Strike Committee has set up a call center in the MEC offices. This call center will be manned Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The call center is here to answer questions about current negotiations with the company. If you have a question for the Negotiating Committee or the MEC, you can call the call center and we will get the answer for you. The number to reach the call center is (901)752-8749 ext. 2591. [back to top]

DISPUTED PAIRINGS: June EUR 757

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203/02August [back to top]

Legislation Would Extend Rest Requirements to Cargo Pilots FedEx Seeks European Approval for TNT Express Acquisition FedEx Express Named Best Express Operator [back to top]