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Old 05-02-2006, 04:49 AM
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Does anyone know what FedEx's policy is regarding the FE written? I took it about 4 years ago, but I've been employed by a 121 carrier (actually two of them, with no gap in employment) since. I believe the FE written should stay current per the FAA, but does FedEx want applicants to retake the test every 2 years? I did pretty well on the last one and I'd hate to tempt fate and screw up my good score as its hard enough to get a job there these days.

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You have to have it current in the last 2 years, regardless of 121 employment. Fedex does not use the 121 waiver (we are supplemental Part 121 carrier). So I guess it's back to Gleim for you!

Oops, Tony, guess I got fat finger syndrome.

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Originally Posted by Fedex999999

... (we are supplemental Part 125 carrier). ...

Ummmm... Part 121 Supplemental




I've never seen it written, or even heard it from a "reliable" source, but the "word on the street" has always been that you need a current (sans waiver) FE written to be considered for an interview. Absent any substantial word to the contrary, I'd use that as "safe" guidance.

You did pretty well last time - - try to ACE it this time. Good luck!








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Originally Posted by Timeoff2fish
Does anyone know what FedEx's policy is regarding the FE written? I took it about 4 years ago, but I've been employed by a 121 carrier (actually two of them, with no gap in employment) since. I believe the FE written should stay current per the FAA, but does FedEx want applicants to retake the test every 2 years? I did pretty well on the last one and I'd hate to tempt fate and screw up my good score as its hard enough to get a job there these days.

Any thoughts or insights would be appreciated.
Bite the bullet and keep it current. Think of it this way the other 15,000 or however many there are now have...
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Old 05-02-2006, 05:40 AM
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Wait until you have a meet and greet scheduled, go to Sheppardair.com, download thier test prep, spend a weeked studying it, take it on Monday.

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Thanks, guys.

I guess I'll have to hit the books again.

Now where's that big red book?
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