Originally Posted by Justpickone (Post 2902333)

Hey everyone. I'm currently in flight school and my ultimate goal is to fly for FedEx. Obviously I have a few years before I meet the minimums to apply, but I'd like to do everything I can to help my odds when I do. I'm currently at IND and they are having a hiring session for package handlers. I don't need the job, and to be completely honest, I'm not especially keen on the idea of the labor involved. My current job requires a lot less work and pays more. Also, when I'm done with school, I will owe several years to a specific regional as part of my education loan repayment. What is the time frame that having worked for FedEx ground in the past would actually be beneficial, if at all? I have to assume that it would increase my chances by at least 1%, and in theory, anything that increases my chances of living my dream would be worth it, right? Has anyone worked for a different division of fedex and then had that help when applying to fly for them? If I can't meet minimums or am obligated for 5 years, is it worth it to work a less desirable job that compensates me less? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by mark hughes (Post 2904259)

Hi, I worked for FedEx for 20 years in sales. I have my private license. I asked the Chief Pilot at the time about getting hired internally. He said for sure that they give internal applicants a look, but there is a big caveat. He said that the pilots that get hired are top of the line professionals. The training class won't be held up at all for someone who isn't fully fluent in all things aviation and operating jets. It made me realize that to become a professional pilot, basically with any national carrier, one has to solely focus on learning how to fly professionally and gain lots of experience. The Chief Pilot gave me good insight into what skills they are looking for in their new hires.

Thanks!

Mark

Originally Posted by mark hughes (Post 2904259)

Hi, I worked for FedEx for 20 years in sales. I have my private license. I asked the Chief Pilot at the time about getting hired internally. He said for sure that they give internal applicants a look, but there is a big caveat. He said that the pilots that get hired are top of the line professionals. The training class won't be held up at all for someone who isn't fully fluent in all things aviation and operating jets. It made me realize that to become a professional pilot, basically with any national carrier, one has to solely focus on learning how to fly professionally and gain lots of experience. The Chief Pilot gave me good insight into what skills they are looking for in their new hires.

Thanks!

Mark

Originally Posted by OFTRDBN (Post 3240918)

Would you mind elaborating on your conversation with the chief pilot about getting hired internally? The reason I'm asking is this is the route I'm currently trying to take. I'm a current regional FO that meets all of the published hiring minimums that just recently started as a part time package handler. I'm currently working 7 days a week between both jobs but that's a small price to pay if it all works out. I know that getting an interview internally is possible because I've personally seen the job posting in workday. Just curious if he elaborated on how much being an active current employee would matter to the company/interview team? Thanks in advance for any info you can provide.

Originally Posted by 123456 (Post 3242427)

F/O? Do you have the required/preferred TPIC yet?

Originally Posted by 123456 (Post 3242427)

F/O? Do you have the required/preferred TPIC yet?

Originally Posted by OFTRDBN (Post 3242539)

I do in fact meet the posted requirements while being a regional F/O.

Originally Posted by pinseeker (Post 3242949)

So when/where did you get the required TPIC minimums. If you are logging it as an FO, you won't get hired at FedEx.

Originally Posted by Mach Decimal 92 (Post 3242969)

Do you understand the difference between required and preferred?