The common response when on defense...go to the other extreme. You asked for our opinion so try and take them with an open mind.

The corporate culture at FedEx...the "YES MAN!" I didn't see any postings for the 757 jobs that were just announced...and who is going to develop the 757 training program the same guy that developed the 3+ month MD program...with the EFB, HUD, and new aircraft I am sure we will have the LONGEST 757 training program in the history of the plane.

Moving on...the POINT of looking at the most "qualified" pilot is where we were at...having a policy that says "WE WILL NOT HIRE LAGACY PILOTS" flat out is what we disagree with...that does not mean hire all of them and close the doors to military and regional guys...have a look at the BEST guys out there and try to have a diverse work group...and if you say we do...come on a divers group of Navy squadrons, maybe.

I am putting this out there not to slam you or the way things are done but you even admit that they need to change and these are just a FEW ideas! I hope you get SOME good info out of all this.

Best of luck...