Originally Posted by
fecav8r
Again, what does it mean to be the most qualified? And when a guy leaves a lagacy, like you did, it probably wasn't with a lump sum under your arm. It's usually after a couple of years and you get nothing in return. The guy I met that had left AA had 1.2 in his bank account when he walked. I, for one, am not interested. Is he qualified? Maybe. Is he the most qualified. Don't know.
Lets just say.......
I guess we will disagree on what difference it makes if a guy left another carrier to come here. The question is not just if he is qualified but is he/she more qualified. If a pilot is current on a Widebody and has vast international experience and he has a FedEx sponsor what is your point?
Who cares if he has 500k to a million in his 401K?
My bet is that Fedex is the only airline you have worked at, your attitude exudes this...........??
If MGT is going to put new hires in the most complex Airplane to fly and land (at the MOST Challenging airports around the world)................Why not put the most qualified pilots in it?
I am all for the Sponsor Program, I agree with you that for the most part it is a good thing...............That being said with 4800 Fedex pilots on the list I am sure there are 50-100 Pilot candidates who have sponsors that have current Widebody international experience and who can pass our process.
I don't know what seat and what airplane you are in...............
but putting a NEW hire RJ guy or even an F-18 pilot directly into the MD-11 doesn't make sense if you have Pilots with 747, MD-11 and 777 experience. especially with our safety record........
Right now Fedex has the luxury of hand picking anyone they want to fly here.............that hasn't always been the case.