Will slinging boxes help?
 

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?

Thanks

I know many FedEx pilots who got head of the line interview privileges because they were throwing boxes. There have been many threads on this forum on this subject. Do a search and research it ... works good at FedEx if you meet the hiring mins and we are hiring.

Hope this helps ...

You'll need to meet the minimums first, e.g. 1000 hrs turbine PIC, before you get the interview.

yes you are correct... i don't plan on applying for quite some time. Thanks for the post.. sorry for the smartalleck statement I made earlier.

Note the keyword "future" in this sentence:

Although you are at the beginning of your aviation career, there will be no FUTURE career if you have that attitude towards people who are trying to help you.

Did I use it correctly?

Sluggo, Out freakin standing post! Oooh-Raaah.
BD

Why not post your name on here so us FDX pilots can help you in the FUTURE.

Alright maybe I came off a tad harsh, but that had nothing to do with the question I asked. The remark about 1000 turbine PIC has no relevance at this point in time. I already know I have a long way to go.

Sorry.. just having one of those days.

Alright sheesh. I didn't mean it the way it sounded. Everyone please accept my apology. I was having a rough morning.

I think they are gator fans.

I didnt go to florida state. :D

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?:rolleyes:

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.

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.

Worked for me! Search this forum! Its been discussed on here numerous times!;)

That's alright, they didn't go to UF either!! ;)

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! :D

"That's alright, they didn't go to UF either!!"

Speak for yourself!! Go Gators!!

"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"