Originally Posted by
redbaronahp
I am 37 and live in Germantown, TN. I started at AA in August and was just informed that I passed the 2 day interview process at FedEx. I don’t have a class date yet but expect one in the next couple weeks. Leaving AA is a tough decision when upgrade times are currently 5-6 years on a narrow body and decreasing. I’m projected to be 3% when I retire and know I’ll have s great career.
Fedex has hired 1000 pilots in the past 2.5 years out of 5000 total pilots. There are still tons of retirements coming though. Lots of factors in my decision but not having to commute is pretty huge.
You’ll be able to drive to work and upgrade to CA within 2 years at FEDEX if you chose to do so...
Sounds like a no brainer.
Also, of that 1000 pilots, it’s really only the ones hired younger than you that will hinder your climb toward the top of the seniority list.