FedEx Hiring
12-16-2016 | 05:28 AM
#2252
Line Holder
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From: B767 FO
Just because you CAN make a lot of money doesn't mean you HAVE to make a lot of money.
Heard the above from a Delta pilot and thought it was excellent advice.
Welcome to all the new hires, good luck to all those applying!
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12-16-2016 | 07:29 AM
#2253
China Visa Applicant
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Midfield downwind
12-16-2016 | 08:26 AM
#2254
Generationally Damaged
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Dynamically Leveled
Two BI classes ago, the VP of Flight Ops stated that the primary recommendation system was going to change to a "10-year chit". Not exactly sure what that meant, but the basic thrust was the sponsorship program will have more weight to the HR department. He said this was already approved and awaiting software tracking implementation.
I guess the thinking would be that if you can only primary rec a pilot once a decade, it's going to be a high quality applicant since your name would be tied to that person for 10 years. Maybe that's a "silver bullet" to get an interview?
I guess the thinking would be that if you can only primary rec a pilot once a decade, it's going to be a high quality applicant since your name would be tied to that person for 10 years. Maybe that's a "silver bullet" to get an interview?
12-18-2016 | 05:19 PM
#2255
Gets Weekends Off
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Two BI classes ago, the VP of Flight Ops stated that the primary recommendation system was going to change to a "10-year chit". Not exactly sure what that meant, but the basic thrust was the sponsorship program will have more weight to the HR department. He said this was already approved and awaiting software tracking implementation.
I guess the thinking would be that if you can only primary rec a pilot once a decade, it's going to be a high quality applicant since your name would be tied to that person for 10 years. Maybe that's a "silver bullet" to get an interview?
I guess the thinking would be that if you can only primary rec a pilot once a decade, it's going to be a high quality applicant since your name would be tied to that person for 10 years. Maybe that's a "silver bullet" to get an interview?
Maybe not the "Silver Bullet" you all hope for. 4300 or so pilots, and a max of 48 interviews a week. The math is against you.....but.....say you can get 3 or 4 bullets.....it sounded like that would probably get you an interview.
Just my 2 bhat work...your mileage may vary.
12-18-2016 | 10:25 PM
#2256
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One of them was to change the scoring system. It seems the old system heavily favored military pilots. With the new system, civilian pilots with thousands of hours will have better chances of being called. Heard it from the VPs mouth in Indy.
(Grabbing my popcorn)
(Grabbing my popcorn)
12-19-2016 | 09:18 AM
#2257
Generationally Damaged
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Dynamically Leveled
Other than having a primary recommendation (sponsor), I've been told by HR that having other recommendations does not numerically factor into your app score with HR. Does having multiple internal recs make an app more attractive? It must, but I was surprised to learn that it doesn't increase the score for that app.
12-19-2016 | 04:40 PM
#2258
Gets Weekends Off
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No need for popcorn nor urinary Olympics.
Other than having a primary recommendation (sponsor), I've been told by HR that having other recommendations does not numerically factor into your app score with HR. Does having multiple internal recs make an app more attractive? It must, but I was surprised to learn that it doesn't increase the score for that app.
Other than having a primary recommendation (sponsor), I've been told by HR that having other recommendations does not numerically factor into your app score with HR. Does having multiple internal recs make an app more attractive? It must, but I was surprised to learn that it doesn't increase the score for that app.
12-19-2016 | 11:37 PM
#2259
China Visa Applicant
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From: Midfield downwind
12-20-2016 | 12:13 PM
#2260
Aviator Extraordinaire
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Freight Dawg
It's been happening. I was hired in late 2015 without knowing anyone who worked at FedEx, no job fairs, and an average resume. Since then, I've met several people in the same boat.
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