Part 135 guy seeking cargo career
02-21-2006 | 09:58 AM
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Part 135 guy seeking cargo career
This is my first post. Can anyone give me some career advice?
I am working a corporate job flying a citiation and have applied to ups and fedex. I have 5,800tt. Just wondering if there's any chance that I could get a job w/ a major cargo carrier. I have been w/ the same company for 5 years and only making $57,000/ yr. I would love to get a job w/ ups or fedex. I flew cargo in the past and really liked it. Any suggestions would be really appreciated. I'd love to plant some roots and know what our future holds. My kids are 6 and 1 and would love to be settled before moving AGAIN becomes too difficult for them.
I am working a corporate job flying a citiation and have applied to ups and fedex. I have 5,800tt. Just wondering if there's any chance that I could get a job w/ a major cargo carrier. I have been w/ the same company for 5 years and only making $57,000/ yr. I would love to get a job w/ ups or fedex. I flew cargo in the past and really liked it. Any suggestions would be really appreciated. I'd love to plant some roots and know what our future holds. My kids are 6 and 1 and would love to be settled before moving AGAIN becomes too difficult for them.
02-21-2006 | 11:14 AM
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From: ANC-Based MD-11 FO
There's all sorts of history buried in this site, so take some time to browse around. But for FedEx, the key is having three current FedEx pilots, preferably pilots who have flown with you, perform an on-line recommendation for you and one of them needs to do a face-to-face with their RCP/ACP (Regional Chief Pilot/Assistant Chief Pilot). If you've already applied and you meet the requirements listed on our site, then you just need the recommends. Networking is the key to any job, especially an airline job.
02-21-2006 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by familyman
This is my first post. Can anyone give me some career advice?
I am working a corporate job flying a citiation and have applied to ups and fedex. I have 5,800tt. Just wondering if there's any chance that I could get a job w/ a major cargo carrier. I have been w/ the same company for 5 years and only making $57,000/ yr. I would love to get a job w/ ups or fedex. I flew cargo in the past and really liked it. Any suggestions would be really appreciated. I'd love to plant some roots and know what our future holds. My kids are 6 and 1 and would love to be settled before moving AGAIN becomes too difficult for them.
I am working a corporate job flying a citiation and have applied to ups and fedex. I have 5,800tt. Just wondering if there's any chance that I could get a job w/ a major cargo carrier. I have been w/ the same company for 5 years and only making $57,000/ yr. I would love to get a job w/ ups or fedex. I flew cargo in the past and really liked it. Any suggestions would be really appreciated. I'd love to plant some roots and know what our future holds. My kids are 6 and 1 and would love to be settled before moving AGAIN becomes too difficult for them.
Although I am not a pilot yet, however, I have been in direct contact with guys who hold line positions with FDX right now. The one thing these guys say is to get to know one or a few of the pilots that fly for FDX. Networking. This is your best chance. Resumes are walked into FDX and having insider recommendations is highly desirable.
Best wishes and blue skies.
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02-22-2006 | 01:51 PM
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Thanks for the info. FDXFLYR and atpwannabe. I think from now on, I will be heading over to the part of the fbo w/ the cargo guys and start networking. You guys are right, it's who you know not what you know. FDXFLYR, you are where i want to be but If you guys ever want/need a corporate gig, feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]. atpwannabe, people have given me opportunities throughout my aviation career, and I'd be happy to help you out or give you advice about your new career. Thanks again!!!
02-27-2006 | 10:38 AM
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FDXFLYR, You are working where I want to be. I would be very grateful if I could talk with you. My e-mail is [email protected]. If not I understand.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
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