FDX ALPA Podcast

From ALPA’s FDX Master Executive Council, this podcast dives into a wide range of topics within the union. Listen in while the Communications Committee explores ongoing projects and issues with MEC officers, committee volunteers, and others.

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October 8 · 11 min
Fly By Night: MEC Chair Update – October 2026
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...
October 1 · 14 min
Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee November 2026 Build Week
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...
September 23 · 7 min
Fly By Night: Block 1 Update September 2026
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...
September 21 · 10 min
Fly By Night: R&I September Update – Open Enrollment
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...
September 16 · 9 min
Fly By Night: Long Term Disability September 2026
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...
September 11 · 23 min
Fly By Night: Fatigue Risk Management Committee September 2026 Update
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...
September 10 · 19 min
Fly By Night: Grievance Update September 2026
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...
September 3 · 10 min
Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee October 2026 Build Week
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...
August 14 · 19 min
Fly By Night: Trip Services Update – August 2026
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...
August 11 · 12 min
Fly By Night: Contract Implementation Team Update August 2026
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...
August 6 · length unknown
Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee September 2026 Build Week
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...
July 9 · 8 min
Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee August 2026 Build Week
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...
June 24 · 13 min
Fly By Night: R&I Educational Update June 2026
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...
June 10 · 11 min
Fly By Night: MEC Officers June 2026
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...
June 4 · 17 min
Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee July 2026 Build Week
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...
May 8 · 10 min
Fly By Night: R&I Committee – TA Retirement Options May 2026
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,...
May 7 · 10 min
Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee June 2026 Build Week
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...
April 9 · 10 min
Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee May 2026 Build Week
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...
April 6 · 6 min
Fly By Night: R&I Committee – April 2026
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...
March 5 · 12 min
Fly By Night: Scheduling Committee April 2026 Build Week
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...

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