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 resolutions, and the continuing staffing challenges impacting bid line guarantees. He also shares insights from the recent SIG Quarterly meeting, discusses retirement and hiring trends, and explains how the timing of the Tentative Agreement vote could affect bidding and pay calculations for July. 
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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, ranging from enhancements to the current plan to entirely new structures, highlighting key features, contribution levels, and important timelines. This overview is designed to help pilots better understand how each option works as they evaluate their choices ahead of the upcoming election window.
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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 increased use of base hotel standbys, and shares insights into staffing trends, hiring uncertainty, and upcoming bid expectations. He also touches on the importance of pilot participation in fatigue data collection, recent DART topics, and how potential contract changes could impact scheduling processes moving forward.
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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 pilots can expect with higher BLGs and continued vacation buyback. He also discusses ongoing adjustments to international flying, the anticipated return of the MD-11, and key insights into the secondary line process. 
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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 conversation focuses on adjustments to the core fund lineup, including the addition of new investment options, the removal of underutilized or outdated funds, and the introduction of white label funds. They also walk through what these changes mean for pilots, key timelines, and what actions, if any, pilots need to take ahead of the May 1, 2026 transition.
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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 the MD-11 grounding across the fleet.
Marty also addresses bid line guarantees trending high near contractual limits and provides updates on scheduling changes. He also discusses retirements and record resignations, the potential need for future hiring, and broader concerns about staffing, morale, and pilot retention.
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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, 2026. He discusses who qualifies, how the new $11,250 catch-up limit works for pilots ages 60-63, key income-based changes affecting pre-tax contributions, and what pilots need to do to activate the benefit. He also outlines the differences between pre-tax and Roth contributions, and highlights important planning considerations to help pilots maximize their retirement savings.
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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 of the Fact Team.
They explain how the Fact Team supports pilots by providing clear and consistent answers about what the TA’d contract language says, outline how questions are submitted and handled, and review early participation data since launch. They also discuss how the Q&A process evolves based on pilot questions, and reinforce that the Fact Team’s role is strictly factual and not advocacy so each pilot can make an informed decision when reviewing the agreement.
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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 experience, both internationally and domestically. 
They also discuss ongoing challenges with Flight Services Desk staffing, how to properly submit “Day of Ops” Insites, updates on non-contract hotels, and provide insight on their recent tour of the Memphis catering facility.  
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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 pressures, the time and complexity involved in hiring and training, and how retirements and resignations are shaping the current environment. He provides brief updates on MD-11 discussions, upcoming system bids, and reinforces the importance of pilot engagement.
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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 the MD-11 grounding, the coordination required to rebuild the network during peak, and ongoing discussions with the Company. He shares updates on retirements, resignations, and current staffing realities. 
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In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the January 2026 build and the broader scheduling environment.
Captain Harrington outlines what pilots can expect across the bidpacks, including redistributed flying, new sequences in several fleets, and BLGs that are up across the system. He provides updates on overall credit hours compared to previous months, disputed pairings, and current retirement and resignation trends.
To close, he notes that the pressures pilots are seeing today reflect long-running scheduling challenges, with the MD-11 grounding exposing an already strained system.
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In this episode of our podcast, Trip Services Committee Chair Captain Don Unwin and Vice Chair First Officer Jackie Crawford provide an update on domestic and international hotel changes, ground transportation issues, and recent wins driven by pilot feedback. They highlight meaningful progress while stressing the vital role of Insites, DARTs, and professionalism in shaping better layover experiences for all FedEx pilots.
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In this episode of our podcast, Scheduling Committee Chair Captain Marty Harrington discusses the December build and what pilots can expect. He discusses overall credit hours, the impact of midweek holidays, and the recent operational strain during Halloween week. He also highlights record fatigue calls, reduced weekend layovers, and continued challenges tied to pairing optimization. 
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In this episode of our podcast, Negotiating Committee Chair First Officer Alan Bjorklund discusses recent progress in bargaining, including Tentative Agreements on Sections 8 and 25.Click here to view transcript.