FedEx Hiring
09-06-2016 | 11:39 AM
#2081
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Hello Everyone!
Sorry in advance for this long post...Im hoping I can get some career advise/guidance towards setting up the right career path to eventually fly with FedEx.
A little about me...
Im a former Army Paratrooper that became interested in aviation only after sitting for hours in the bellys of C130's and C17's before making a high performance exit out the side. Im currently flying a Pilatus for a 135 EAS operation in Phoenix and have a little experience with the cargo side of things when I flew for a company doing inter-island cargo in Hawaii in a shorts 360. Im still very low time (800 hrs) and know I need ALOT more to even be competitive.
Can any current or former FedEX pilots Pm me and maybe share their story /career path to what eventually landed them their BIG break? With aviation the way it is, and the possibility of lots more hiring in the future, Im just not sure what is the best way to get to where I want to be. I have no family in Aviation and trying to pave my own path. I was told once that "You'll never know if you made the right decisions until you retire"...well im hoping any advice I can get will help me be better informed with making these decisions. Im approaching R-ATP mins and not sure if i should go to a 121 regional as an FO, or upgrade in the Pilatus under 135 and build PIC....ANY and all info would be greatly appreciated!!
Sorry in advance for this long post...Im hoping I can get some career advise/guidance towards setting up the right career path to eventually fly with FedEx.
A little about me...
Im a former Army Paratrooper that became interested in aviation only after sitting for hours in the bellys of C130's and C17's before making a high performance exit out the side. Im currently flying a Pilatus for a 135 EAS operation in Phoenix and have a little experience with the cargo side of things when I flew for a company doing inter-island cargo in Hawaii in a shorts 360. Im still very low time (800 hrs) and know I need ALOT more to even be competitive.
Can any current or former FedEX pilots Pm me and maybe share their story /career path to what eventually landed them their BIG break? With aviation the way it is, and the possibility of lots more hiring in the future, Im just not sure what is the best way to get to where I want to be. I have no family in Aviation and trying to pave my own path. I was told once that "You'll never know if you made the right decisions until you retire"...well im hoping any advice I can get will help me be better informed with making these decisions. Im approaching R-ATP mins and not sure if i should go to a 121 regional as an FO, or upgrade in the Pilatus under 135 and build PIC....ANY and all info would be greatly appreciated!!
09-06-2016 | 01:02 PM
#2082
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but I think I can help a bit:Go to pilotcredentials.com, click the FedEx link and look under the qualifications tab. You'll see what you currently need to be considered for employment by FedEx. They may ask for less in a few years, but this is your target now. I'd say go to the regionals because you need multi-engine turbine time or jet time.
09-07-2016 | 07:01 PM
#2083
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09-07-2016 | 07:09 PM
#2084
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Can anyone post or PM me what an actual trip looks like? I'm just used to a typical 121 regional 4 day trip.
I'm curious to see report times, flight hours and layover times. After reading this thread it looks like your trips can vary from 2-15 days.
I'm curious to see report times, flight hours and layover times. After reading this thread it looks like your trips can vary from 2-15 days.
09-07-2016 | 08:55 PM
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From: 767 FO
The mode trip shows sometime between 1:30am and 4am in Memphis with one leg out 11 to 15 hour layover and return to Memphis between 11pm and 1am and pays 6 hours. Other than that you can get any trip you can imagine. Domestic trips can range from a series of the above 5 times in a row to 5/6 day trips doing similar things into IND, AFW, and OAK. International trips will be from 5 to 14 days with 24 to 36 hour layovers between 6 to 16 hour legs. The variety is really to varied to detail, but plan on doing your share of night hub turns. The money is great, the hours suck, but you will work much less block than your counterparts at United or SW. Your W2 will be plenty big, but come to work at FDX for the ability to manage your schedule after a couple of years. No PBS and an incredible ability to use vacation to get plenty of days off in a row.
Last edited by FDXLAG; 09-07-2016 at 09:05 PM.
09-08-2016 | 10:17 AM
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Apologies for asking the same thing twice. I am having a hard time finding retirement numbers other than the limited info. on APC. Could someone tell me what I could accept as far as career progression for a new hire. When could one hold a 777 FO intl. line? When would Upgrade occur... Etc
Much appreciated!
Much appreciated!
09-08-2016 | 01:19 PM
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I'm not a FedEx pilot just yet but I think I can help a bit:
Go to pilotcredentials.com, click the FedEx link and look under the qualifications tab. You'll see what you currently need to be considered for employment by FedEx. They may ask for less in a few years, but this is your target now. I'd say go to the regionals because you need multi-engine turbine time or jet time.
but I think I can help a bit:Go to pilotcredentials.com, click the FedEx link and look under the qualifications tab. You'll see what you currently need to be considered for employment by FedEx. They may ask for less in a few years, but this is your target now. I'd say go to the regionals because you need multi-engine turbine time or jet time.
09-08-2016 | 01:22 PM
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[QUOTE=cadetcolin;2198488]Apologies for asking the same thing twice. I am having a hard time finding retirement numbers other than the limited info. on APC. Could someone tell me what I could accept as far as career progression for a new hire. When could one hold a 777 FO intl. line? When would Upgrade occur... Etc
Much appreciated
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