Delta vs. FedEx
01-13-2016, 05:11 PM
#11
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Something else to consider is that at FedEx, the flying is just that...Flying. You don't have to deal with flight attendants, passengers, gate agents, etc, etc. Whereas at Delta, you are not only the pilot, but at times you're the judge, jury, and executioner, as well as a line judge, ref, etc. etc. Then again, if you're the type who wants to strut around the airport, in your double-breasted jacket, with your shiny wings and your ray-bans, then perhaps Delta is the place for you. Regardless, congratulations, you've done well grasshopper. Best of luck with whichever airline you choose.
After re-reading my above post, I want to make it clear that I wasn't trying to diss the Delta guys at all with my comment about their attire. Just making the observation that some guys are really into the "airline pilot" image, big time, while others are just as happy slinking to their night flight, away from the eyes of the public.
After re-reading my above post, I want to make it clear that I wasn't trying to diss the Delta guys at all with my comment about their attire. Just making the observation that some guys are really into the "airline pilot" image, big time, while others are just as happy slinking to their night flight, away from the eyes of the public.
Last edited by Jetjok; 01-13-2016 at 05:25 PM.
01-13-2016, 05:22 PM
#12
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I am in indoc at Fedex now, I made a good decision to leave my previous employer. The systems they have in place here to support the pilots is pretty good. In my class the airbus went junior, the MD11 guys were handpicked and started a day earlier than everyone else. There is only going to be one more 777 spot for the year based on the current training letter for new hires. CGN and HKG have no openings so you would plan on the 767, 757, Airbus, all Memphis, or if you have the quals they could pick you to fly the MD11.
01-13-2016, 06:15 PM
#13
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Tough choice... look at the commute also.
You're a northeast guy and that's where you want to live so that's clearly a quality of life issue for you.
Commuting can be a pain in the arse or it can be simple and straightforward. Simple and straightforward is less stressful and has less impact on QOL. If you're going to commute for the rest of your working days as an airline pilot then the commute needs to be in the equation.
Good luck!
You're a northeast guy and that's where you want to live so that's clearly a quality of life issue for you.
Commuting can be a pain in the arse or it can be simple and straightforward. Simple and straightforward is less stressful and has less impact on QOL. If you're going to commute for the rest of your working days as an airline pilot then the commute needs to be in the equation.
Good luck!
01-13-2016, 07:19 PM
#14
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Originally Posted by Victor Vector
I posted this earlier on the "Major" side of the forum and it was suggested that I post it in the "Cargo" section as well.
Fellow Pilots,
I just got my dream job offer. Twice! Both FedEx and Delta want me to start indoc on the same day next month. I'm doing my research and looking at pay scales, retirement plans, etc. I want to live in the northeast (New Hampshire or Maine). I don't mind flying at night… sometimes.
Any advice or opinions on which offer I should take would be greatly appreciated. Or please point me to a discussion that has already occurred on the forum.
Thanks in advance!
Fellow Pilots,
I just got my dream job offer. Twice! Both FedEx and Delta want me to start indoc on the same day next month. I'm doing my research and looking at pay scales, retirement plans, etc. I want to live in the northeast (New Hampshire or Maine). I don't mind flying at night… sometimes.
Any advice or opinions on which offer I should take would be greatly appreciated. Or please point me to a discussion that has already occurred on the forum.
Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
fbh
01-13-2016, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Tuck
I'd look at domiciles and system form - those probably won't change much over your career. I think for the next 5 years or so Delta will have better overall pay and benefits on account of their profit sharing but long term they are probably pretty similar. Way more soft time off at Fedex but overall much worse locations to have it and at worse times. Growth will be faster at Delta - it just will. Fedex is a shrinking airline - yes we will have some good growth (but not nearly as good as some think on this board) for the next few years but we have less pilots today than a year ago and we will have less pilots in 5 years from now than we did 10 years ago.
01-13-2016, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by FXDX
How old are you? Can you handle 30 years of hub turns? I'd go with the day flying for the increased life expectancy. I'd only go freight if you want to fly long haul international anyway.
And total BS on the night freight life expectancy, you can work your schedule to not hub turn your whole life.
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