Will being a FedEx Package Handler Help
02-15-2012, 11:16 AM
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Will being a FedEx Package Handler Help
I'm officially retired from the military at the end of the month. I'm looking for that 2nd dream job. I have my application in with FedEx but I don't have a sponsor or know anyone that works there. Will being a part time Package Handler make much of a difference at getting me hired? It doesn't pay much and the hours aren't great. Will probably leave me a bit short on the bills next month but I'd be willing to do it to try and get an interview or should I find a job that will pay the bills and wait? Any suggestions?
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02-15-2012, 11:24 AM
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I think the general response will be it couldnt hurt if you are a good package handler and stick it out for a year. But it may not help much. Noone really knows with the new system. My advice would be to get a flying job and network. You must know someone with FDX. If not apply anyways your numbers look like they are in doctor mengele's sweet spot.
Where did you go to school? SVTpinto thinks the Ivy league is the cats meow and is kinda hot for zoomies.
When you get more posts you can search the forum for FDX internal hires.
For now this is a good thread to start reading:
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ca...ald-coast.html
Where did you go to school? SVTpinto thinks the Ivy league is the cats meow and is kinda hot for zoomies.
When you get more posts you can search the forum for FDX internal hires.
For now this is a good thread to start reading:
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ca...ald-coast.html
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02-15-2012, 11:24 AM
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Keep your flying skills sharp for sure. Whether its flying on the side with a buddy or getting a job with a regional.
I can't comment on whether another job with FedEx would help you though. Hopefully some FedEx guys on here can shed some light on the subject.
I can't comment on whether another job with FedEx would help you though. Hopefully some FedEx guys on here can shed some light on the subject.
02-15-2012, 11:34 AM
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I was a handler for 3 years in college, this was about 10 years ago. I did not have the foresight to network then but wish I had now. I am still hoping for that call to fedex I do know that if you are able to work as a permanent part time employee for a year you can do a internal job change and probably get hired from within if you meet all the currency req.
I thought about trying to get hired as a handler again but its too difficult to keep the currency, you have your own plane so that should not be as hard.
I thought about trying to get hired as a handler again but its too difficult to keep the currency, you have your own plane so that should not be as hard.
02-15-2012, 12:09 PM
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Thanks! Yeah I'm a zoomie. Package handler sure sounds like a tough way to go. I can make more money with a weed eater. I'd rather be flying than doing anything else though. Not a whole lot out there right now. I don't know how far down the food chain I should start looking but I'd hate to be out of the cockpit for very long. I'm the kind of guy that could enjoy flying anywhere just so long as I'm flying and with a great crew. I have contacts at AA, SWA, UAL, DAL and UPS. I flubbed up my SWA interview in Dec and have to wait a year. The rest aren't hiring yet. I have no contacts at FedEx. I'm just starting to figure out how challenging it can be after being so spoiled. I'm just exploring my options and I appreciate the responses.
02-15-2012, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DocN788RV
Thanks! Yeah I'm a zoomie. Package handler sure sounds like a tough way to go. I can make more money with a weed eater. I'd rather be flying than doing anything else though. Not a whole lot out there right now. I don't know how far down the food chain I should start looking but I'd hate to be out of the cockpit for very long. I'm the kind of guy that could enjoy flying anywhere just so long as I'm flying and with a great crew. I have contacts at AA, SWA, UAL, DAL and UPS. I flubbed up my SWA interview in Dec and have to wait a year. The rest aren't hiring yet. I have no contacts at FedEx. I'm just starting to figure out how challenging it can be after being so spoiled. I'm just exploring my options and I appreciate the responses.
In case you missed my last edit start your research with this thread:
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ca...ald-coast.html
02-15-2012, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DocN788RV
Thanks! Yeah I'm a zoomie. Package handler sure sounds like a tough way to go. I can make more money with a weed eater. I'd rather be flying than doing anything else though. Not a whole lot out there right now. I don't know how far down the food chain I should start looking but I'd hate to be out of the cockpit for very long. I'm the kind of guy that could enjoy flying anywhere just so long as I'm flying and with a great crew. I have contacts at AA, SWA, UAL, DAL and UPS. I flubbed up my SWA interview in Dec and have to wait a year. The rest aren't hiring yet. I have no contacts at FedEx. I'm just starting to figure out how challenging it can be after being so spoiled. I'm just exploring my options and I appreciate the responses.
when did you interview at SWA? I was there on Dec 15th and got the no thanks. Sucks we have to wait a year.
02-15-2012, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DocN788RV
Thanks! Yeah I'm a zoomie. I have contacts at AA, SWA, UAL, DAL and UPS. I have no contacts at FedEx.
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