Originally Posted by PW305

Should I get the flight engineer written done before applying? (whenever they start accepting applications) Any other advice?

Originally Posted by JJOSH122

The recent regional hiring has presented me with an important decision. I will explain my aspirations and current situation. Any advice from you who are familiar with FedEx's hiring procedures/tendencies is greatly appreciated.

My Goal:
-Attain position as Pilot with FedEx Express ASAP

My Current Situation:
- I'm 28 years old, married, 2 munchkins (4 yrs and 2 yrs).
-I Fly King Air part 91 (single-pilot).
-I flew 250 hours this past year.
-I have reason to believe flying will increase to around 500 hours/year.
-I have no 121 or crew experience.
-My schedule is somewhat flexible--such that it would allow me to work part-time at a more traditional type job (hint hint) while still flying.

My Current Plan:
-Continue with my current job doing anything and everything in my power to generate as much flying as possible (A realistic yet optimistic projection puts me meeting FedEx's minimums in about 18 months).
-Get hired as a FedEx Express Handler when I feel that I am about 12 months away from meeting minimums.
-Start networking and attempting to warm up some potential contacts that I have already made third party contact with.
-Hopefully this will result in an interview offer as an internal when I am qualified.

Questions:
-Can those of you who are equipped with such information speak to the viability of my plan?
-Will my lack of 121 experience be likely to prevent me from reaching my goal?
-How common is it for FedEx to hire Pilots with nothing but Part 91 experience?
-Would I be better off to jump ship, take a huge pay cut and decrease in QOL, and go to a regional to get some 121 experience?

Summary:
Thanks in advance for the help. I understand the intricacies and contingencies associated with my plan. I'm just trying to gather as much info as possible so I can make an educated decision. I know FedEx is one of the best jobs out there, and I will be competing with applicants much more qualified than I; I like this challenge. My thinking is that as long as I meet the minimums I will be offered an interview as an internal--given that I have a good recommendation from my supervisor.

I could keep rambling but I'm hungry and breakfast is ready =)

Originally Posted by pilotgolfer

If you know somebody at Fedex...I would have them ask around. I worked for Fedex throwing boxes and driving as a casual status employee back in 96. Back then, if you met the pilot quals, I think you could get an interview as an internal employee. Now I think it is much more restrictive. I believe you have to be a full-time employee for at least a year before you can get an interview. Casual status or part-time doesn't count anymore.

You may want to find out the answer before you make any employment decisions.

Originally Posted by Dpilot

Does anyone know if you have to be a full-timer in order to get an interview as an internal employee? I used to work as a handler before I became a pilot, but am now interested in going the internal route too. Just wondering if being a part-time employee would count.

Originally Posted by frozenboxhauler

"Permenant Part Time" status, plus a time period in your position, (it used to be 6 months, don't know if it still is), is all you need. Good luck to you.
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Originally Posted by frozenboxhauler

"Permenant Part Time" status, plus a time period in your position, (it used to be 6 months, don't know if it still is), is all you need. Good luck to you.
fbh