Originally Posted by
Throwaway1234
I just started working at SWA with plans to relocate to Dallas for some in base living within the year. Naturally, as soon as I started here, I got the invite for a FedEx interview. I plan on doing it but from there, I’m mentally stuck. Mind fielding a few questions for me?
-How’s commuting and DHing from Dallas?
from what I know, very easy. Lots of front end intl DHs go through Dallas. We have an AFW base with hub turns and hotel reserve lines, depending on your fleet.
-what’s the average trip footprint per month? For example I’m expecting 15 days of reserve or 12 days once I hold a line here.
totally varies across fleets. No easy answer here. Expect 13-15 days of work per month.
-Are single departures shorter trips than multiple departures?
Not necessarily. Depends on factors such as leg length (long legs pay more, in short) and dead head-ability.
-From what I’ve gathered over the last few pages of threads, it seems like everyone hates on the Bus and the 75. What’s the reason?
people don’t like hub turns
-Anyone know where the company is on their hiring projection?
-How is CGN? My wife loves the idea of living abroad and from what I’ve read here, it doesn’t sound awful. Is it mainly domestic European/Asian flying?
all domestic night hub turns
-The outside perspective/opinions I’ve heard is FedEx is all night flying; I’ll die before I get to really enjoy my awesome retirement. It can’t be that bad, right? What’s the average night flight departure time?
not all night hub turns no. But expect that for a few years unless you get 777. Day flying goes senior.
Thanks again. Tried to research what I could prior to asking this. Appreciate any help, advice, or opinions you have.
see my responses above. One of my classmates came from SWA after a year on property. He’s very happy