lifestyle of a fedex pilot
09-03-2008, 10:15 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by MiserDD
Define “over”... my aircraft was on the ship’s deck, which was technically over the water, as we transited back and forth across the Atlantic... Let’s see, 12 days multiplied by 24 hours multiplied by however many trips... How many hours do I need again???
09-03-2008, 12:14 PM
#32
Slainge Var'
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Position: Zeppelin Tail Gunner
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Originally Posted by W0XOFF
How 'bout "rubber dog poo from Hong Kong"?
'Sounds like' some folks are jealous?
'Sounds like' some folks are jealous?
09-03-2008, 06:01 PM
#33
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Once you have the minimum hours required, that should be good enough to get an interview, IF your sponsor is doing a good job. That said, then it's very important for you to fly the simulator, such that the guys grading your ride feel confident that you actually perform up to the hours that you say you have. In other words, if you show 300 hours IFR time, you're probably not expected to fly the sim as well as someone who shows 2000 hours of instrument time.
AA, why are you pulling 9 g's on the range? Perhaps you need to lay off the g's a little and increase your roll rate, thereby giving yourself a little more time on final. Just a suggestion from a very old hog driver, who was used to 25 cents per bomb and 50 cents for strafe.
Originally Posted by AerisArmis
I know I am!! Pullin' 9 g's and betting quarters on the range doesn't hold a candle to autopilot and box lunch's!
09-03-2008, 06:23 PM
#34
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Time to put an end to the sponsor crap.
09-03-2008, 07:11 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by AL E NEWMAN
Time to put an end to the sponsor crap.
The whole purpose of the referral system is so that "known entities" can be looked at, with some assurance that they are who they claim they are. That's the main draw of hiring ex-military guys. It's not that they're better pilots, or even that their watches are bigger, it's that their military flying is documented, and as such, is less likely to be incorrect. I know there are exceptions, but for the most part, these, I feel, are the reasons that they like ex-mil guys.
09-03-2008, 07:32 PM
#36
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Time to put an end to the meet and greet crap.
09-03-2008, 07:43 PM
#37
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Originally Posted by Jetjok
Yeah, it's much better to hire guys who no one knows, rather than allowing your current employees to make recommendations. The whole purpose of the referral system is so that "known entities" can be looked at, with some assurance that they are who they claim they are. That's the main draw of hiring ex-military guys. It's not that they're better pilots, or even that their watches are bigger, it's that their military flying is documented, and as such, is less likely to be incorrect. I know there are exceptions, but for the most part, these, I feel, are the reasons that they like ex-mil guys.
The whole purpose of the referral system is so that "known entities" can be looked at, with some assurance that they are who they claim they are. That's the main draw of hiring ex-military guys. It's not that they're better pilots, or even that their watches are bigger, it's that their military flying is documented, and as such, is less likely to be incorrect. I know there are exceptions, but for the most part, these, I feel, are the reasons that they like ex-mil guys.
09-03-2008, 08:45 PM
#38
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Posts: 110
Originally Posted by BOYCAPTAIN
i was 25 when i got hired with 4500hrs...3000 jet..all civilian...2 civilians in my class of 12...next guy was 29 with 1800tt....all f-18....the rest were old heads....life at FDX?..GREAT!!!....i am enjoying a cigar watching the waves roll in at my longboat key residence....i do live in domicile which makes life easy...probably will be a commuter soon which will make life a little harder... but you should have seen the sunset tonight!!!!!...a little better than watching drive-bys in memphis!....as far as your question about hours i think it all depends what kind of time it is......777 bid coming...then probably an excess which will put things on hold as far as hiring....just build your time up..make some contacts and go for it...
09-04-2008, 05:16 AM
#39
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Posts: 187
Originally Posted by dojetdriver
Anybody having issues trying to update their FedEx app?
I try to sign is (after the username/password format change) and all is does is loop me back around to the ORIGINAL sign in page.
I try to sign is (after the username/password format change) and all is does is loop me back around to the ORIGINAL sign in page.
Thought it was just me. I can't log in to update anymore either.
09-04-2008, 05:31 AM
#40
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Originally Posted by Jetjok
That's the main draw of hiring ex-military guys. It's not that they're better pilots, or even that their watches are bigger, it's that their military flying is documented, and as such, is less likely to be incorrect. I know there are exceptions, but for the most part, these, I feel, are the reasons that they like ex-mil guys.
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