FedEx pilots executive council endorses 40% pay boost before May 12 vote
FedEx pilots' union executive council approved a five-year tentative contract to be presented for ratification votes May 12–June 9, with an effective date of June 29 if approved. The deal grants pilots a 40% hourly pay increase, 3% annual raises from 2028 and back pay up to $150,000 for captains and $102,500 for first officers.
1. Tentative Contract Approval
The FedEx Master Executive Council voted to advance a five-year collective bargaining agreement to rank-and-file pilots with a positive recommendation. If ratified, the agreement will replace the current contract and take effect on June 29, concluding five years of negotiations overseen by the National Mediation Board.
2. Compensation and Benefits
Under the proposed deal, pilots would receive a 40% increase in hourly pay and back pay totaling up to $150,000 for captains and $102,500 for first officers to cover delayed raises. Beginning in 2028, the contract stipulates annual pay increases of 3%, along with updates to vacation, scheduling, medical standards and travel benefits.
3. Voting Process and Effective Dates
Balloting opens on May 12 and closes June 9, allowing approximately 5,000 FedEx pilots to approve or reject the tentative agreement. Upon ratification, the new contract will govern pilot compensation and work rules for the next five years, shaping labor costs and operational planning at FedEx.