FedEx Hiring
07-26-2015, 05:17 AM
#991
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Joined APC: Sep 2006
Position: Retired
Posts: 3,717
I don't believe that Fred Smith honored requests from VIP's to get their kids or acquaintances pilot jobs. Years ago I saw a letter from a congressman, asking Fred to hire one of his children, who met all the FedEx requirements. Scribbled across the congressional letterhead, which the letter was written on, was a note from Fred, saying to just put the guys application in with the rest and to give it no more weight than anyone else. I was always impressed by that.
07-26-2015, 08:06 AM
#992
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Joined APC: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,339
Originally Posted by Raptor
I don't get the reference...
Point being that this isn't unique to fdx, it applies to all businesses. If you know someone high up it'll probably help you. Period!. ..common sense if you think about it - if you could get that kind of help you'd definitely ask for it, wouldn't you?
At Pinnacle the assumption was she had a class date waiting for her. Not if but when? .and it actually took a little longer than we all thought it'd take but then again, no one was hiring at the time.
Not arguing for or against this reality - simply stating that this is how the world functions out there. Connections, and especially connections high up, make a huge difference.
07-26-2015, 08:48 AM
#993
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Joined APC: Aug 2006
Position: leaning to the left
Posts: 4,184
Originally Posted by whalesurfer
It was a reply to Mr. N. regarding "executive referral recommendations".
Point being that this isn't unique to fdx, it applies to all businesses. If you know someone high up it'll probably help you. Period!. ..common sense if you think about it - if you could get that kind of help you'd definitely ask for it, wouldn't you?
At Pinnacle the assumption was she had a class date waiting for her. Not if but when? .and it actually took a little longer than we all thought it'd take but then again, no one was hiring at the time.
Not arguing for or against this reality - simply stating that this is how the world functions out there. Connections, and especially connections high up, make a huge difference.
Point being that this isn't unique to fdx, it applies to all businesses. If you know someone high up it'll probably help you. Period!. ..common sense if you think about it - if you could get that kind of help you'd definitely ask for it, wouldn't you?
At Pinnacle the assumption was she had a class date waiting for her. Not if but when? .and it actually took a little longer than we all thought it'd take but then again, no one was hiring at the time.
Not arguing for or against this reality - simply stating that this is how the world functions out there. Connections, and especially connections high up, make a huge difference.
07-26-2015, 09:49 AM
#995
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Joined APC: Feb 2009
Position: Airbus F/O
Posts: 148
Victoria is PCs daughter. I met her once or twice. She seems like a regular line pilot and tries to stay as far away from any controversy as possible. In my opinion, if you did make a faux pas re her father in her presence she would simply choose not to hear it.
07-26-2015, 10:50 AM
#996
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
Position: 777 Captain in Training
Posts: 1,457
Originally Posted by drftddgr
Victoria is PCs daughter. I met her once or twice. She seems like a regular line pilot and tries to stay as far away from any controversy as possible. In my opinion, if you did make a faux pas re her father in her presence she would simply choose not to hear it.
07-26-2015, 02:57 PM
#998
Line Holder
Joined APC: Apr 2013
Posts: 28
Please use discretion regarding the use of a specific person's name on this public forum. It is one thing to repeat something broadcast by a willing individual publicly, but quite another to speculate and make assumptions over details that are unknown to most if not all. Worse still is the use of a specific name.
As far as the current system goes, you could argue that the old way of doing things gave everyone a warm fuzzy family feel. However the new system still incorporates the referral process while also giving the average Joe his shot too. Ultimately it sounds as if the numbers of people getting an interview with NO referrals is very rare.
As far as the current system goes, you could argue that the old way of doing things gave everyone a warm fuzzy family feel. However the new system still incorporates the referral process while also giving the average Joe his shot too. Ultimately it sounds as if the numbers of people getting an interview with NO referrals is very rare.
07-26-2015, 08:42 PM
#999
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Joined APC: Nov 2013
Posts: 2,756
"Please use discretion regarding the use of a specific person's name on this public forum. It is one thing to repeat something broadcast by a willing individual publicly, but quite another to speculate and make assumptions over details that are unknown to most if not all. Worse still is the use of a specific name. "
Agreed, not good to ever name someone on APC. However, I am glad to see that the things that have been said were positive.
Agreed, not good to ever name someone on APC. However, I am glad to see that the things that have been said were positive.
07-26-2015, 08:58 PM
#1000
Out of the box!
Joined APC: Sep 2013
Position: Pro to Line
Posts: 150
Originally Posted by dustrpilot
Executive referral, seniority #1 for a sponsor and flown with Victoria, check airman, sim instructor and a degree, rEAL pilot.
Couldn't even get a meet and greet
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