I just received an invite to interview and I had some questions,

1.What is the time on reserve if you are MEM based? And how does the reserve system work? Is it a 2 Hr call?etc?
2.With the current work rules how many days at home could someone expect to have on reserve?
3.Is there anywhere to go to find an estimate of career earnings? I know that it is one of the highest paying jobs. Just trying to get an idea for comparison with the new contracts the majors have
4. How many years would it realistically take to do mostly day flying?
5. Do most people use Emerald Coast and RST to prep?

It's an honor to get the chance to interview at FedEx. I can honestly say that I only have a broad idea of the job. So any help is greatly appreciated

 

Congrats and good luck! How long did it take to get the call from time you applied? Did you have a recommendation? A friend just got hired and he said he didn't think he would've passed without the RST and Emerald prep.

 

All your questions likely answered elsewhere. That said, at FDX the difference between a senior line and a junior line is probably more pronounced than most other airlines. You can make good money and coach your kids soccer team by staying junior or you can make great money by taking every upgrade as soon as it becomes available. Where you choose to live also changes the equation.

You will be scheduled 15 days of reserve in a 28 day month and 19 in a 35 day month.

 

I highly recommend Emerald Coast (I have no idea what they charge, it doesn't matter). I've never heard of a complaint from anyone that did.

Aaron is one of the smartest guys in the "Get a job at an airline" business. They'll be able to answer almost all of your questions and they'll probably give you things to think about that you might never had thought of!*?

Congrats and good luck ...

MM

 

[QUOTE=Tom fooloery;2327275]I just received an invite to interview and I had some questions,

1.What is the time on reserve if you are MEM based? And how does the reserve system work? Is it a 2 Hr call?etc?
1.5 hour call, can be reduced to 1 hour.

3.Is there anywhere to go to find an estimate of career earnings? I know that it is one of the highest paying jobs. Just trying to get an idea for comparison with the new contracts the majors have
Airline pilot central, look at hourly rates and multiply by 1000 to estimate annual earnings.

4. How many years would it realistically take to do mostly day flying?
You could do daytime flying within a year in right seat if you bid for more junior equipment and bid RB (afternoon call). If you want a line and flying days, a long time.

5. Do most people use Emerald Coast and RST to prep?
Yes

 

4. How many years would it realistically take to do mostly day flying?
You could do daytime flying within a year in right seat if you bid for more junior equipment and bid RB (afternoon call). If you want a line and flying days, a long time.

I will also add, that if you are willing take a risk and drop most of a junior night flying line (if it will let you, depending on seat), hawk open time, and check the sick calls every morning when they drop, you can turn a mostly night flying line into all day flying.

 

If you live in Memphis you can literally do what you want, open time (and/or fleet) dependant. If you're a commuter it will limit your options. But if you're willing to watch open time and keep a flexible schedule you can really trip trade your way to all day flying.

 

What are the RA and RB times? Or do they change each bid period?

 

I've been on the MD for 6 years, I've lived in Memphis my entire FDX career, and I've never done a MEM night hub turn. I use FXCal and trade every day. I fly when and where I want to. I take April and May off just to coach youth baseball.

 

RA: 0130-1330 (need to answer your phone between 0000-1200)

RB: 1330-0130 (need to answer your phone between 1200-0000)