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02-16-2016, 05:25 AM
#1501
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Originally Posted by ShyGuy
Thank you! And one more thing, what's the earliest I can call to list for a jumpseat? Only 24 hrs prior to sked dept time?
02-16-2016, 07:32 AM
#1502
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Just a quick question that I probably know the answer to. I am a current regional guy with 7K total, 2K TPIC, (mostly RJ) and LCA. The drawback is that I do not have a degree. I am paying for my wife to go back to school for her Doctorate in Pharmacy so for me to get my degree just isn't feasible at the moment due to cost. Now to the question, how firm is FedEx on having the Four Year? I know I can't even fill out the app because I do not meet the mins so I'm pretty sure getting on there would be impossible for me. If there is another route to get on there I would love to at least try.
Last edited by Fly21; 02-16-2016 at 07:37 AM. Reason: punctuation
02-16-2016, 07:52 AM
#1503
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Originally Posted by Fly21
Now to the question, how firm is FedEx on having the Four Year? I know I can't even fill out the app because I do not meet the mins so I'm pretty sure getting on there would be impossible for me. If there is another route to get on there I would love to at least try.
Not being able to fill out the job application seems like kind of a show-stopper, don't you think?
I think all "routes" to a job at FedEx probably involve an application, as a minimum.No college, but it sounds like you married well. Stick with the sugar mama and fly for a hobby.
02-16-2016, 08:52 AM
#1504
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Fly21-
I understand that your wife's PharmD is at her expense vs grants. Your undergrad, however, is grant eligible as well as stafford loan. As far as I am concerned, you ARE able to do the cost especially since your wife will likely make 100k/yr when she finishes. I would imagine a recruiter would look at your situation and think you are using her as an excuse.
A degree does not make you a better pilot, but it is a minimum to get a job at an airline you obviously want to work at so suck it up and enroll.
I understand that your wife's PharmD is at her expense vs grants. Your undergrad, however, is grant eligible as well as stafford loan. As far as I am concerned, you ARE able to do the cost especially since your wife will likely make 100k/yr when she finishes. I would imagine a recruiter would look at your situation and think you are using her as an excuse.
A degree does not make you a better pilot, but it is a minimum to get a job at an airline you obviously want to work at so suck it up and enroll.
02-16-2016, 12:23 PM
#1506
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Originally Posted by Overnitefr8
Up to 3 weeks prior. However, if the flight fills up, you could get bumped, up to 24 hours prior.
Sorry for the thread hijack, this is my last question about jumpseating. Just wanted to avoid starting a whole new thread.
If ya'll had a EWR base, I'd probably throw in an app
02-16-2016, 01:07 PM
#1507
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Originally Posted by ShyGuy
Oh, this must be a change? I thought it used to be once you got the JS reservation, you could not be bumped unless it was a Fdx checkairman. Guys used to describe it as a guaranteed seat once you reserved it even as a OAL pilot.
Sorry for the thread hijack, this is my last question about jumpseating. Just wanted to avoid starting a whole new thread.
If ya'll had a EWR base, I'd probably throw in an app
Sorry for the thread hijack, this is my last question about jumpseating. Just wanted to avoid starting a whole new thread.
If ya'll had a EWR base, I'd probably throw in an app
02-16-2016, 01:52 PM
#1508
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Originally Posted by Overnitefr8
No change. the "guarantee" is inside of 24 hours. But there are many reasons to be bumped. Aircraft change, operational emergency, check airman, DOD courier etc.
02-16-2016, 02:52 PM
#1509
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Originally Posted by DrunkIrishman
... but it is a minimum to get a job at an airline you obviously want to work at so suck it up and enroll.
Albie, does FedEx care what your degree is in?
For what it's worth, I've flown with more than one LCA that did not have a college degree so it hasn't always been that way.
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