FedEx aircraft nose at the gate at dusk
Before tomorrow begins
FedEx Pilots

Professional.
Skilled.
Essential.

Every night, while most of the world sleeps, FedEx pilots carry the weight of a global operation few will ever see. This is what that work asks of us, and why it deserves to be recognized.

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FDX MEC · AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION, INTERNATIONAL AROUND THE CLOCK · AROUND THE WORLD
FedEx aircraft on the ramp at Memphis hub
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Professional.

Trust is earned before every takeoff.

Professionalism is built through preparation, discipline, and accountability. Every decision reflects a commitment to doing the right thing, maintaining the highest standards, and accepting responsibility for the mission from beginning to end.

FedEx aircraft climbing steeply after takeoff
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Skilled.

Prepared for the expected. Ready for the unexpected.

Skill is earned through years of training, experience, and continuous learning. Every flight combines technical expertise with sound judgment to safely navigate an environment where no two days are exactly alike.

FedEx aircraft climbing over the clouds, connecting the world
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Essential.

Connecting the world to what matters most.

Every night, FedEx pilots help move the goods that keep communities healthy, businesses operating, and global commerce moving. From life-saving medicine and emergency supplies to manufacturing, agriculture, and small business, our work supports the people and industries that shape everyday life.

Contract ratified

The new agreement is signed. On to what's next.

After years of negotiations, FedEx pilots have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the company, with 83% voting in favor on a 98.5% turnout.

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Beyond the flight deck

Our Stories

FedEx pilots showing up for their communities: on the ground, off the clock, and everywhere in between.

FedEx Pilots' Charitable Fund

Supporting causes our pilots care about, one flight at a time.

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Community

Pilot Mentor Provides Hope for Rehab Patients

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Retired FedEx Pilots Build Cars to Help Save Lives

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FedEx Pilot Helps Provide the Gift of Sight

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FedEx Pilot Brings Hope to the Visually Impaired

Read now → Beyond the Line

FedEx Pilot Wows Crowds as World-Class Aerobatic Performer

Read now → Beyond the Line

FedEx Pilot Journeys into Space

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Operation Backpack4Kids

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FDX MEC Wire

Press Releases

Statements and updates from the FDX Master Executive Council and ALPA.

FedEx ground operations
Operations

FedEx Pilots: Efficiency Requires More Than Cost-Cutting

Responding to FedEx Corporation's latest earnings report, FedEx pilots said reliability depends on more than trimming costs. Capt. Jose Nieves, FDX MEC chair, said "reducing costs alone does not create an efficient operation."

FDX MEC  ·  June 24, 2026
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More Headlines
Ratified 6/9/26 FedEx Pilots Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement
Negotiations 4/16/26 FedEx Pilots' Union Advances Tentative Contract Agreement for Membership Ratification Vote
Negotiations 4/8/26 FedEx Pilots Reach Tentative Contract Agreement with Company
Operations 3/19/26 FedEx Pilots Say Expected Q3 Earnings Do Not Reflect Operational Strain
Operations 12/18/25 "Peak Performance": An Oxymoron to FedEx Pilots
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