Raptor

I worry about someone's chance of getting hired when they haven't even read/understood just a few posts above theirs--and it answers their question fully with the most recent information.

e2thumper

I've heard that recs don't mean very much unless you've actually flown with the guy..

busdriver12

Hey! I am very conscientious, rarely complain (except on APC) and am definitely not a troublemaker. I don't think my recommendation will hurt, as almost everyone I have recommended (hadn't flown with most) has gotten a call. However, that was many years ago, and I know they don't put much stock in recommendations any more. My other friends got calls very quickly. Maybe there is something in his profile that isn't what they're looking for, but I believe he is well qualified and the company would be lucky to have him.

busdriver12

I had heard that way back when also, however, it didn't seem to stop my other friends from getting a call. But they were all military, which might have had an impact.

ShyGuy

Quick question about Fedex jumpseating luggage policy:

"Carry-on luggage will be limited to what may be carried by the OJS in one trip up a crew boarding stairs. No TSA prohibited items are allowed."


Can one have a 22" roll aboard bag in one hand, and a regular sized 50 lb bag (checked bag for pax carrier) in the other hand and make one trip upstairs? As Fedex pilots, do you know if this is allowed? Looking at jumpseating Fedex but with an equivalent of a checked bag and a pilot carry on bag. Thoughts / policy?

Thanks!

busdriver12

Can you carry them up the crew stairs? Might be a little heavy, but possible. Guessing that would be fine. Can't imagine anyone looking closely at the size of your bags, just security will check well to make sure there is nothing dangerous. As a crewmember, I can't imagine giving a crap if another crewmember needs to make two trips up the stairs, and if I only have one bag, I'll probably help.

Then again, I can't speak for the jumpseat folk. I doubt they are that concerned about size, just security.

Waldorf

Not being a FedEx pilot, how would you know?

Raptor

I think you would be fine with that. I've seen many combinations and have never heard of any problems. I think that language is just there if someone brings 5 bags or some level of baggage that's clearly nuts. There is no weighing, no bag sizer, no measuring at all. If you can carry them, two bags is fine.

ShyGuy

Thank you! And one more thing, what's the earliest I can call to list for a jumpseat? Only 24 hrs prior to sked dept time?

MaydayMark

I've seen several people with bicycles ... nobody seemed to mind.

During one of my Reserve periods I went to a local MEM auto parts junkyard. When I jumpseated home, I had several big auto parts (fender and bumper) wrapped in bubble wrap. I found the Captain in Flight Ops prior to going to the airplane. His only concern seemed to be were we would store them. He was happy with my, "behind the cargo net?" answer.

It a little bit more trouble for the f/o to make sure that the extra luggage is secure. It it were me I would offer to help him with the luggage Rubik's cube.

The only time I've EVER heard of a problem I suspected it was because the guys had issues PRIOR to that flight.

Good luck, I don't think you'll have any problems (especially if you can carry it up the stairs is 1 trip).

And ... I'm not sure what any of this has to do with the "FedEx Hiring" thread topic?