Application lines were long enough waiting to get into FedEx/UPS and the Big 3 and 4th if you will. Now those lines from the last 4 Mentioned and any other pax gig all lead to FedEx/UPS and other cargo outfits. This hour glass has a very long and much thinner stem now. Definitely need to differentiate yourself somehow someway to get noticed on a path to FedEx. Guard and Reserve has always been good advice, although those ready to apply from the mil side including active duty probably have redirected their efforts towards the Cargo side if they hadn’t before. Only so many seats at the table. Using the AMCI steppingstones was a very good path, but those lines have increased as well. From feast to famine definitely will delay anyone on the path regardless of aptitude, qualifications, etc., but patience and perseverance will prevail hopefully. Keep at it, never give up! If you have your ducks in a line, it’s all timing and luck never hurts either. On that note Good Luck to all.