Originally Posted by
Beans
Just curious of the experiance and background of those getting the nod yes recently. How many came from another “major” such as myself? Lets say in the last 2 years for sake of discussion to keep it “recent”.
Quoting a few messages on recent classes:
Jan class of 20 new hires were all assigned MEM B-757 first officers. Hailing from USAF, USN, ANG, Delta, Spirit, JetBlue, Compass, Skywest, Sun Country, ABX, Trans States, Express Jet and Net Jets. Alas, no Marines!
Dec class of 25 new pilots. Compass, Trans States, Jet Blue, Skywest, Republic, Atlas, Express Jet, United, PSA, US Marine Corps, US Navy and US Coast Guard. The new hires were awarded MEM MD-11, A-300 and B-757.
A Nov class had new hires assigned as MEM based FOs in the MD-11, A-300, and B-757. From USAF, USMC, Delta, ABX Air, PSA, Trans States Airlines, Expressjet, Republic Airlines, Skywest, Kalitta, Compass, and Corporate Aviation.
A Sep class of 10 new pilots. They come to us from JetBlue, Allegiant, SkyWest, Air Wisconsin, US Air Force, US Navy, Air National Guard and various corporate flight departments. The new hires were awarded MEM MD-11, A-300, and B-757.
Another Sep class of 23. Atlas, Jet Blue, Southwest, Compass, Endeavor, ExpressJet, Republic, Go-Jet, Aloha Cargo, Honeywell, Corporate, NASA, USAF, USN, ANG and yes, 2 Marines! They were assigned MEM FO on the MD-11, A300, and 757. We also have 2 heading to HKG and 1 to CGN
A July class of new hires were assigned as MEM based FOs in the MD-11, A-300, B-757 as well as CDG 757 and HKG 75/76. From USAF, USCG, Atlas, Express Jet, Compass, Envoy, Delta, Skywest, Republic Airlines, Pinnacle, and Corporate Aviation.
As a side note, FedEx hired 428 pilots in 2017.