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Old 08-18-2008 | 02:27 PM
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I think they are gator fans.
I didnt go to florida state.
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Old 08-18-2008 | 02:54 PM
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Dude, dont sweat it, its all about error recognition and correction right?
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Old 08-18-2008 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by MoonF18
Dude, dont sweat it, its all about error recognition and correction right?
are u referring to my error earlier or the fact that i didnt go to florida state?
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Old 08-18-2008 | 03:51 PM
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It helped during the interview that I had sorted the belt when I was also flight instructing. Still, it made no difference to get the call for the interview. The flying is the most important part.
If you do take the job throwing boxes, make sure that you leave on good terms. If not you will never get a flying job at the company. They check a "would you hire this person again" box when you leave. Make sure they say yes for you.
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Old 08-18-2008 | 04:42 PM
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Okay. When you find that you meet the minimums, throwing boxes will help a great deal. Once you work for 6 or 12 months with fedex, you can apply for the pilot job. This will almost guarantee an interview. Take it for what its worth.
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Old 08-18-2008 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by FSUpilot
I am in the beginning of my aviation career now and one of my goals for the future is to work for UPS or Fedex. I was wondering if working for them now part time would help me out or give me an extra edge in the future?

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Old 08-18-2008 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by FSUpilot
I didnt go to florida state.
That's alright, they didn't go to UF either!!
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Old 08-18-2008 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by buggs
It helped during the interview that I had sorted the belt when I was also flight instructing. Still, it made no difference to get the call for the interview. The flying is the most important part.
If you do take the job throwing boxes, make sure that you leave on good terms. If not you will never get a flying job at the company. They check a "would you hire this person again" box when you leave. Make sure they say yes for you.
I threw boxes AFTER I had the hours! It GUARANTEED I got the call! And I don't plan on leaving for about 11-12 more years!
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Old 08-18-2008 | 04:59 PM
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"That's alright, they didn't go to UF either!!"

Speak for yourself!! Go Gators!!
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Old 08-18-2008 | 05:06 PM
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"I didnt go to florida state."

Your off to a good start then. You know what FSU grads call Florida grads don't you?


"Boss"
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