Applying VERY early.
 

I met a couple of senior airline captains today and was discussing the aviation world. I told them that I just got hired by a regional and I wanted to fly cargo with UPS or Fedex someday. They both adamantly suggested I submit my applications immediately. I thought this was odd since I haven't even started at the regional. I was wondering what everyone here thinks of this. Is it something I should do? I can't see how it would hurt.

Thanks!

Did they give you a rationale for applying early? If so, what was it?

Get my name out there. Let them know I'm interested in the company, not just any company. They said HR would see how often I'm updating my profile which would demonstrate my dedication toward my goal of working there. Those were their words. They've been flying at their airline longer than I've been alive so I can't easily dismiss their advice. :)

Sound advice and not one I would dismiss either. You can be at a regional paying your dues and building time while waiting for the call from FedEx or UPS. I am sure you have read other threads here asking similar questions. I am equally sure our FedEx friends will chime in as soon as they get off work! All that night flying - not sure how they do it.

Skyhigh suggested the same last year.

-LAFF

Do it,

The sooner you start the process and the sonner you start networking the better..

What can it hurt???

About half or flying is daytime now.... You just have to be in the half that gets it! :)


Past.....

I've had my app in at FedEx for over 8 years now, still waiting to see if HR is ever going to notice. Maybe I'll set a record for longevity in the system with no call.

Uh, do you meet their minimums? 1000 turbine PIC? If so, definitely apply. Otherwise you're probably wasting your time as they will roundfile your app or the computer will kick it back automatically.

Not true for FedEx. In 04 (I believe) they opened it up so that you can apply and it will not throw it away or "kick it back" if you do not have the 1000 PIC.

Put your app in now, even if you don't meet the mins. If they close the app window for some reason, you are STILL in there and able to update and remain on file. Make sure you update regularly, other wise it will drop you out and you will have to pay to apply again.