Check6Viper

I don't think you should generalize based on your personal experience. I came from a similar background (all single seat military) and was interviewed and hired recently without a PE just two months after I separated from active duty. 75% of my new hire class had some sort of military background, though they were extremely diverse. 6-9 of my friends with military backgrounds have been hired in the last year.

I agree that the interview process does not make a ton of sense, but Fedex seems to really value military experience.

Albief15

What I will add is not encouraging. Military guys are not getting the call as quickly as they once did here, and while some are getting called the numbers/percentages anecdotally appear significantly lower.

Now--I just messaged a former corporate type that got awarded WB captain, and I'm a huge fan of the sharp folks that come out of the regionals. Full disclosure--my PE is in the bank for my own daughter who hopes to start her 121 career next month. I'm certainly not "anti civilian" or anti-anything.

But yeah...from the fence...it seems like FedEx is not calling a lot of super highly qualified folks until way after their availability date. Is it a deliberate attempt to "reshuffle" the mix of mil/civ? Is it simply random numbers? Dunno... But--Delta reaches out now 120 days to call people for leaving the military, and Hawaiian will go 6 months. It may just be our HR isn't keeping up with what others in the industry are doing as far as interviewing windows.

My pragmatic take is this: If you are a military pilot, who wants to work for FedEx--apply and update frequently. But apply to Delta, AA, UAL, and UPS too. (UPS has recently surged up on military hiring--noticeably...) Like the poster above--you may be in a situation where you decide where you are is the best spot for you, especially if you have a bit of seniority and time there.

By the same token--I don't like hearing "they will never hire a guy like me..." from some of the regional pilots out there. A 27 year old damn sharp FO flew me into SGN a few months back....out of Commute Air and Compass. He wasn't a legacy or an referral. Plenty more here like him, and lately it seems even more. So--apply. With 500 slots this year, and more retirements coming each year, there will be some opportunities.

UnusualAttitude

Just a WAG but with new FAA requirements to be a 121 PIC we are having some mil guys who have the seniority to hold CA but based on our relatively low block hours wont have the FAA required time for a while. Throws a little bit of a wrench in their plans when those guys bid for and are awarded CA but the Feds say no dice. Could cause them to hire some RJ scum for a while knowing that they are qualified in the eyes of the FAA to practice their craft from the left seat from day 1.

-UA

PS I am RJ scum, it's a joke.

GOOP95

Visit https://pilot.fedex.com/m/news-compa...eer-expo.shtml for details.

FlewNavy

United is reaching out 12+ months to some military pilots. No common background other than most are senior and retiring (no threat of mil-leave).

Saabflyer

Does anybody know if FedEx is hiring prop guys or are they just looking at pilots with Jet time?

Flying Enoch

For someone interviewing at the end of March, what could they expect as a timeline? (i.e. CJO, class date, length of training and finally released to the line). Thanks!!

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FlyingOkra

1-2 weeks post Interview for CJO

Class 2-4 weeks after that.

Basic Indoc 2 weeks

2 weeks off

Instead of breaking down the whole AQP Training Program.

Essentially, 4 months from Basic Indoc to Line Activation (Completion of IOE)

123456789

I have trained a few with turbo prop time exclusively

Saabflyer

Thanks for the input. Fingers crossed I can make one jump to FedEx instead of having to bounce around before getting there