FedEx Hiring
06-08-2016 | 06:46 AM
#1851
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I am currently eligible to upgrade to 767 Captain at Atlas but could also bypass upgrade and possibly be a sim instructor in the 747. I have an application with FedEx that I update every time I fly. As you all do, I really want to work at FedEx. 7,300 hours turbine, 4050 PIC turbine heavy (C141 and C17),747 type.
Does FedEx put more weight on being an instructor, or getting that 767 Captain type rating(which has a 3 year seat lock, incidentally)?
Does FedEx put more weight on being an instructor, or getting that 767 Captain type rating(which has a 3 year seat lock, incidentally)?
06-08-2016 | 09:46 AM
#1852
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Does being current on a FedEx fleet type hold a lot of weight? I'm currently a 757 Captain, Checkairman and sim instructor. I have the opportunity to change fleets and get a new type on an aircraft FedEx doesn't fly. I'd also be a sim instructor once I get some time in the aircraft. Would you guys recommend staying on the 757 or does it really matter? FedEx is my dream job so I'd rather stay in my current role if FedEx looked favorably on it. In case anyone cares 11k TT, 8500ish TPIC and 3500 on the 757. Thanks
06-08-2016 | 11:13 AM
#1854
On Reserve
Joined: Jan 2016
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From: IFF
Backup plan training in a couple of weeks.
06-08-2016 | 11:30 AM
#1855
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Does being current on a FedEx fleet type hold a lot of weight? I'm currently a 757 Captain, Checkairman and sim instructor. I have the opportunity to change fleets and get a new type on an aircraft FedEx doesn't fly. I'd also be a sim instructor once I get some time in the aircraft. Would you guys recommend staying on the 757 or does it really matter? FedEx is my dream job so I'd rather stay in my current role if FedEx looked favorably on it. In case anyone cares 11k TT, 8500ish TPIC and 3500 on the 757. Thanks
06-08-2016 | 03:26 PM
#1856
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IMO, you are doing everything you can already, unless you can get 767 time, which doesn't sound possible at your current gig. Being a check airman and sim instructor are HUGE positives on your app. Make sure every single line of your app is filled out properly, that there are no spelling or grammar errors, and no timeline gaps in your employment/studies history. I can't say definitively on what your total time means, if anything. There is an unsubstantiated rumor that too much TT actually lowers your overall application's "points". Again, not sure if that is a fact and/or how much time is too much. Your experience sounds ideal for who we should be hiring. Good luck.
06-09-2016 | 10:52 AM
#1858
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From: MD-11
06-09-2016 | 12:10 PM
#1859
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06-09-2016 | 02:04 PM
#1860
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I am all Corporate -- 7500TT, 2500 TPIC, 4 corp jet types. Checked a few extra boxes on the app, like Chief Pilot, Check Airman (past Part 135 gig). They seem to be big on checkride failures (based on the entire page on the application dedicated to failures) which I thankfully had none. Got turned down on day 1 of the interview unfortunately.
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