I admit to not knowing what namaste meant....I took a guess that it meant dumba$$.

However, when I looked it up in the urban dictionary, I learned it meant:

And now I have to figure out what a weeaboo is......

If you don't know what one is, you probably are one.

Nope, not a weeaboo.

Maybe this should be going into the millennial thread.

Does anyone know if having a current employee number does anything for seniority?

You keep the number but fall to the bottom of the pilot list.

Light jets to FedEx possible?
 

Would really like some input from current FedEx pilots on this question...

All of my jet experience is in the CJ3 and CJ4. Once I meet the FedEx mins I am definitely going to apply. Seems like a phenomenal airline job from all that I have heard and read on these forums.

I was planning on continuing to build my PIC multi-turbine time in light jets (and possibly even a King Air 350). If I eventually meet and exceed the FedEx FO mins am I viable candidate having no heavy jet experience?

I’m sure that I would have a higher likelihood of being hired if I went to the regionals and built some “heavy” jet time. Just wondering if many pilots that haven’t gone the regional route are being hired.

Thanks very much for any helpful replies. Much appreciated.

I noticed the new requirements state, "Do you have at least 1500 hours total fixed-wing time as PIC or SIC in multi-engine turbo-prop or jet A/C or combination thereof." https://careers.fedex.com/prelogin/P0001

Although I'm unfamiliar with the CJ3 or 4, I'm assuming it is a corporate jet, so definitely get your 1500 hours and the more PIC the better! I'm not privy to HRs point selection system but pretty sure 1000+ PIC multi turbine gets more points.

Obviously, "heavy jet" and international is great but in this hiring climate, who knows??? If you plan on making a move, consider a "non-sched" over a regional because of the valuable experience and similar type ratings (B777,757, 767, MD11, etc).

Just my two cents and it worked for me but there are a lot of opinions out there!

I recently flew with a guy who hadn’t flown anything larger than an ATR. No jet time at all. So yes, you can make it with what you have. Apply, update often. Make sure you have something other than being a line pilot on your resume. They like seeing Check Airman, Instructor, management, etc.

And I used to just worry about being a Haole. Life is way too complicated now.:confused:

I am a former corporate guy and currently purple. Obviously getting the turbine PIC is great. As stated already, the heavier the plane the better. I had a good amount of time in Falcons with MTOGW of over 40k lbs. I haven’t seen the new application, but the more boxes you can check the better. It appears you are still in the building time phase. I assume a Director or Chief Pilot position is not feasible. Try for something like safety officer. I did that and was able to check the box on the app. Feel free to PM and good luck.

Light jets to FedEx possible?
 

Thank you all for the great replies and insights. Definitely going to do my best to attain a safety officer, check pilot or management role of some kind.

Might reassess which companies I shoot for next (in terms of a good place to continue building PIC multi-turbine time). Sounds like I’d be more hireable if I get into the mid-size business jets, like a Challenger 300. Thanks again.

Do you think working for another subsidiary FedEx company helps too? I worked for ground, and I'm considering working for office soon

For the guys/gals looking for the quick track to Fedex, seek out the youngest pilots we have hired and ask how they got in at the (early) age they did. Hint: inside track via a veteran pilot who worked in a supervisory or training position. Some have done it without, I would strongly suggest getting their wisdom and try to emulate what you can at your point in your training/career.

Hey everyone. Just wondering if pilots are being hired with less than 1000tpic

Yes. I haven’t talked to anyone hired with less than 500 TPIC. 1000 is preferred, definitely not required

Ok, thanks for that. I’ve been trying for a while now and I’m at 560tpic. I’ve got a personal and professional Rec on file and I’m not gaining anymore pic atm. I’ll keep updating and chasing upgrade

If you are unable to get PIC time try to get involved in the safety, quality or audit departments. If you can show that you are actively involved in those departments it will help. It also helps if you are a check airman, but I am assuming that is not possible as you cannot get PIC time. However, if you company allows FO's to instruct in the sim that will help as well.

Good luck,

Are there any DEC at the regionals?

Honestly with today's hiring market, as long as he has that 560TPIC in a qualifying aircraft, jumping to a DEC gig at a regional isn't going to do much for him. Getting some heavy Boeing time at Atlas/K4/WGA/ATSG would be good, or getting more involved with his current company.

I'm trying to get more involved on the 737 I'm on now. Thought about moving to a corporate pic position or even a heavy cargo carrier. Its too bad there's no way for me to articulate cargo specific experience at my current airline even though it is the 737. I'll keep pushing for positions

Oh they don't care about cargo specific experience. They want higher levels of involvements like safety teams, committees, whatever.