FDX ALPA Podcast

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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