Yep, I agree, too. I have been told from DAY ONE about how great our programs are at Fedex. Well, they all aren't bad- but no one at Fedex is willing to look towards programs from some of the other arriers- like USAir and ATA, and remnants from TWA. We could take out portions that worked well, and leave others behind to make a truly outstanding program. And why not hire Professionals that used to fly for and TEACH for these carriers? Diversity isn't just race and gender, guys.

Problem is, Fedex won't even LOOK at other carrier's programs. They think it looks like defeat or weakness? I don't know. But if I was in charge, I'd want to at least take a good, hard look at everyone's- worst case I would have confirmation that my program WAS good afterall. Best case, we'd be able to tweak our program to be the best out there.

This issue spans from training to CRM to ASAP to... everywhere. We are not the industry leader in all areas..... And those legacy and other charter type airlines that haven't "done so well?" It had noting to do with any of these programs.

We have a cultural problem at fedex- that is the hardest thing to change. But it CAN be changed.