That reality is becoming manifest in the aviation community today, and unless Fedex wishes to greatly lower standards, or represents the only hiring game in town, likely will have a difficult time recruiting or retaining crew members. Multiple management statements, the long and short term personal risks inherent in a 1970s style cargo operation, near total absence of quality of life factors (basing, ease of commuting, types of flying, growth) have deterred even considering a career here for many people I know or have talked with personally.