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Old 09-04-2018 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Otterbox
I’ve got a couple buddies there, including a Marine vet who got out last year. PM if you’d like to be put in contact with them.
Definitely! I messaged you.
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Old 09-05-2018 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Jordon11
I do have one question for you. When you got on with FedEx did you do another physical upon being hired regardless of your medical certification being up to date?
There is no Physical upon being hired. As a Pilot you hold a First Class Medical, which you renew every 6-12 months dependent on age. You will only be subjected to a Drug Test.
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Old 09-05-2018 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Thrust Hold
There is no Physical upon being hired. As a Pilot you hold a First Class Medical, which you renew every 6-12 months dependent on age. You will only be subjected to a Drug Test.
Okay! The reason I ask is because I saw the 20/20 requirement which I knew existed with the 1st class BUT the only way I obtain 20/20, if I’m being honest, is if I sit and actually work with the OD for awhile and fill out the
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Old 09-05-2018 | 08:52 AM
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Fedex is partnering with Delta State to train pilots also although I don’t have the details. An article was in the Commercial Appeal this summer. Might be a better option than MTSU.
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Old 09-05-2018 | 03:13 PM
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Fedex is partnering with Delta State to train pilots also although I don’t have the details. An article was in the Commercial Appeal this summer. Might be a better option than MTSU.
I saw that! I don’t know how I feel about that area though lol coming from Southern California to that.
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Old 09-05-2018 | 09:01 PM
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I saw that! I don’t know how I feel about that area though lol coming from Southern California to that.

You’re about to embark on a career that will take you around the country and the world. I suggest you get used to embracing different experiences.
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