The guy just wants to talk to a FedEx pilot and offered to pay for lunch in the process for his time, who cares.

If I still lived up there I would take him up on the offer, but I would probably pay for the grub since I probably get paid more.

Maybe I’m just paranoid after watching all the videos for years and answering the questions. I just think it’s a thin line to walk. Discussing hiring with a buddy over lunch is different that agreeing to meet with a Stranger to discuss hiring in exchange for lunch.

Stranger danger! Aviation is such a small community, probably would end up making a new hunting or fishing friend and might even have friends in common.

HR reps show up to events with paid admission all the time.

I agree, I’m just saying minus the offer to pay for lunch, it’s not a bad idea. I would do it too.

Thanks Star, much appreciated.

I was thinking the same thing and saw kinda the same numbers. On track to hire around 30% of its list, what could a new hire expect fo seniority progression with those numbers for a 30 yr career?

Wonder how comparisons stack as to seniority progression vs delta and aa

Europe Base
 

Goodevening Gentleman,
Any chance to get a job in FedEx for non Us citizen/non green card holder?
I'd love to fly for FedEx and be based in Cologne/Germany.
I'm next to move to left seat in a major freight company in Europe but t&c are far away to those in FedEx.
Currently operating 75/76, former Navy jets and instructor.
I flew 3 years in the Us (USN and USMC).
Any idea how i could get an Authorization to work for an American company?
Regards

Unless you were a foreign exchange pilot, how did you fly jets for our Navy? You have to be a US Citizen in order to be an Officer, and have to be an Officer in order to be a Military pilot??

You could marry an American citizen. That would be far easier than the other options.

U answered yourself. Got winged in meridian in 2006,did my C.Q. on the cvn76 in the pacific woth tje t45 and flew harriers in Cherry Point before going back to my home country and keep flying in the navy for another 10 years.
Yeah right, get married.... You tell my wife now :)

Anyone know if it's worth keeping an app on file w/o a PE after getting hired by a legacy? I have plenty of FedEx references, but unfortunately none with a PE to give (sad face). Thanks!

Absolutely. Know plenty hired without it.

If you currently drive CDL A for FEDEX ground and work for MAC at the same time, is there a higher chance of being hired?

What about working for a regional and drive CDL A for FedEx ground on the side?

Ground is a completely different animal. Not sure how that works. Just my opinion but you’d probably be better off trying to find part time work on the express side if you wanted a leg up.

-UA

On the application under flight time there is a box entitled 'current rating.' What are they asking for here?

Odds of getting on with no 121 time?

I would assume that they are asking for which aircraft you are current and qualified in. Just a guess though.

Decent-good chance. Lots of corporate guys have been hired in the last couple years.

Thank you ... fingers crossed.

So not past airliners, but what about endless piston a/c they had us list from decades ago? There are no currency requirements for a c172 so would I be current in it, yes?

If that is the best that you got.

I have lots of 121 experience and was going to only click the box for my current airliner airframe but was wondering about all the stuff that you don't dequal on like a Baron etc.

My CheckedandSet advisor said to check this box for any aircraft for which you hold a type rating, regardless of currency.

Hello,
I didn’t make it past day 2 of the interview last year. Is it possible to get another shot or is it 1 and done? Thanks.

It is possible. Keep updating and trying to improve the resume.

Thanks I’ll keep trying. The email didn’t specify one way or the other.

I got an interview invite with only my current aircraft checked.

Interview Prep Suggestions
 

I just received the email for interview this past week! I’ve read through several threads and found some decent information although it tends to be a bit dated. Any new or current advice on how to best prepare or any other tips? Thanks in advance!

Emerald Coast

I flew with a guy who has been here a few years that got his interview by throwing boxes for a while.

Is that still a thing? Can someone take a part time position in some capacity and use that to get an internal track to an interview? Also, does anyone know if past employment as a driver can provide any benefit in being selected to interview (assuming the pilot has competitive quals)?

Add Ready Set Takeoff to that and you should be covered for it all.

Any new hires within the past 12 months have any Kalitta Air pilots in their class? FedEx is where I want to end up.

Ever get any more information on this? This is the route I'm planning on taking. I spoke with a recruiter today and after a year of service you can apply to transfer to positions you're qualified for and you'll be considered before an outside hire. I'd like to speak with someone who's done it but that sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

1000Hr Mark
 

Is the 1000 hrs PIC time before or after the sortie conversion? In the aircraft type section on pilot credentials it adds in the .2 conversion, but below that in the "Aircraft Category Subtotals" section it does not include the conversion.

I'm right on the bubble and my sortie conversion is about 150hrs. I don't want to get out of the Air Force too soon and it would be really nice to know which one they use. In the end it would only take a few more months to make up that difference, but every month counts!

From what I know, back in the day, getting the interview meant the job was yours to lose, so throwing boxes was the best way to get the interview. But now, with the interview being more of an HR event, getting the interview "prematurely" if they wouldn't have called you otherwise, could possibly hurt you. But that's purely speculation on my part.

Back in the day, you also had to wait 18 months before you could transfer from box-thrower to any other position. Not sure if that's dropped down to 12 months now or not. I'm out of the loop.

How is the interview an HR event if all you do is talk to pilots?

Gotta make it through the HR machine to even get to talk to the pilots, no?

Not claiming to be an expert or to know the answer(s), just trying to answer the question from what I've been told to prepare for, and to reignite the conversation since I am interested in finding out the real info as well.

In your opinion, should someone with 1000TPIC quit their job and go toss boxes for FedEx to bypass the HR computer and get the interview?

Straight from the chief pilot. Upping hiring to 59 a month for August and September. Up from 40 per month. Keep those apps updated!

Absolutely not. Currency in qualifying equipment is paramount for your application profile. If someone is at 1000TPIC I would advise them to start studying and update after every trip.

Does this mean that someone interviewing in August will have a better chance at being hired, or will they be interviewing more candidates?