FedEx sim prep
03-12-2007, 03:09 AM
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FedEx sim prep
Sorry to post another thread very similar to J Dawg's but I wanted to hear from the FedEx guys too...
I have basically the same question for FDX. Do they use any available sim or a certain one for interviews...are they all glass? Also are the sim preps more for guys who are uncomfortable with big airplanes or havent flown in a while? I can probably get some practice in big airplane sim so I was wondering if it would still be worth it to pay money to one of the operators for a couple more hours. I'm basically thinking that if I can know what the sim ride will be in then its worth it but if its just any open sim then I might as well stick with what I got...Thoughts...
I have basically the same question for FDX. Do they use any available sim or a certain one for interviews...are they all glass? Also are the sim preps more for guys who are uncomfortable with big airplanes or havent flown in a while? I can probably get some practice in big airplane sim so I was wondering if it would still be worth it to pay money to one of the operators for a couple more hours. I'm basically thinking that if I can know what the sim ride will be in then its worth it but if its just any open sim then I might as well stick with what I got...Thoughts...
03-12-2007, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TipTip35
Sorry to post another thread very similar to J Dawg's but I wanted to hear from the FedEx guys too...
I have basically the same question for FDX. Do they use any available sim or a certain one for interviews...are they all glass? Also are the sim preps more for guys who are uncomfortable with big airplanes or havent flown in a while? I can probably get some practice in big airplane sim so I was wondering if it would still be worth it to pay money to one of the operators for a couple more hours. I'm basically thinking that if I can know what the sim ride will be in then its worth it but if its just any open sim then I might as well stick with what I got...Thoughts...
I have basically the same question for FDX. Do they use any available sim or a certain one for interviews...are they all glass? Also are the sim preps more for guys who are uncomfortable with big airplanes or havent flown in a while? I can probably get some practice in big airplane sim so I was wondering if it would still be worth it to pay money to one of the operators for a couple more hours. I'm basically thinking that if I can know what the sim ride will be in then its worth it but if its just any open sim then I might as well stick with what I got...Thoughts...
The sim is going to be in a DC-10. They quit doing the Airbus b/c they are using it to train their own crews in. From what I have heard the sim is totally worth it unless you are already current on the 10 in the AF. It is $850 for a two hr block and you can get it scheduled a couple of days prior to your interview in MEM. Think of it this way, are you willing to pay $850 to get a multi million dollar job offer or just wing it...???
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03-12-2007, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by dbtownley
Tip,
The sim is going to be in a DC-10. They quit doing the Airbus b/c they are using it to train their own crews in. From what I have heard the sim is totally worth it unless you are already current on the 10 in the AF. It is $850 for a two hr block and you can get it scheduled a couple of days prior to your interview in MEM. Think of it this way, are you willing to pay $850 to get a multi million dollar job offer or just wing it...???
DT
The sim is going to be in a DC-10. They quit doing the Airbus b/c they are using it to train their own crews in. From what I have heard the sim is totally worth it unless you are already current on the 10 in the AF. It is $850 for a two hr block and you can get it scheduled a couple of days prior to your interview in MEM. Think of it this way, are you willing to pay $850 to get a multi million dollar job offer or just wing it...???
DT
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03-12-2007, 05:37 AM
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Ten years ago I paid $300 for two hours of sim time in the sim (747) I would interview in the next day. (LAX at that time). The guy doing the sim prep was a Tiger guy who taught you the exact profile. All my Mil flight time was in little jets. Of all the money I spent in my quest for an airline job, that was easily the best investment I made. Totally took any pressure off. Don't even debate it, just do it.
03-12-2007, 07:33 AM
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Most of my time was in pointy-nosed jets that go real fast but I was employed at the time at a regional in the CL65 when I got the interview call. I still did the sim prep and it worked. Even though I had gotten out of being a bubble-cranium guy and had been flying glass, autopilot, and FMS in the RJ, that beast (airbus) did not want to turn or roll out. Money well spent.
03-12-2007, 02:54 PM
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Do the sim prep. It will help you feel comfortable in the interview. It really helps to know pitch and power settings before you get thrown into the sim for the interview! 
You have about a 95% chance it will be done in the DC-10 for FedEx. Good luck!
You have about a 95% chance it will be done in the DC-10 for FedEx. Good luck!
03-13-2007, 08:16 AM
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Don't fool yourself
Even if you're all that and a bag of chips, including having a black belt in origami, there is nothing wrong with a little polishing on the sim and interview skills. Also if you have friends in the know, utilize them as well. It's all a part of CRM!
This goes for any airline you want to interview for.
This goes for any airline you want to interview for.
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