Ranger & Fecav8r,
Lets slow down a bit and not mix words here. I beileve that UPS and FEDEX both are amazing companies not only to work for but to own stock in; they are only going to get bigger and better. From what little I know they are both the industry leaders in this field and soon no one will be able to touch either of them. All one has to do is pick up Avation Week and read it and its easy to see. Additionally they are great because they take care of people; much more so than uncle sam. Thats why I would love to be part of either organization. I don't think anyone in their right mind will disagree.
Now back to my post earlier, my complaint is not with the Fedex as a company but the way they hire pilots. As my memory recalls Fecav8r, you even started a post not too long ago talking about how to improve the process! A lot of your fellow pilots agree with me as well, I don't believe that you are getting the most talented people. A company; any company should be worried about hiring the most talented, hard working, best qualified individuals not who knows who, it shouldn't be a popularity contest. I hate to have to cold call people I haven't seen in years and butter them up just so I can get a on-line rec. Thats just not me I don't want to do that but I have to feed my family so I guess I have too if thats the way its going to be.
I really don't want to start another thread here or a war of words with anyone about these issues and problems, but I am just telling you from a objective standpoint I don't think thats the right way of hiring folks. The process should be revamped. I am naive remember and I don't know much so please educate me and don't put words into my mouth. If you take the time a teach me stuff maybe I won't be not so stupid. Please be constructive thats all I ask and help me bring food to the table.