FedEx is hiring instructors
 

The following information is a cut and paste from the FedEx pilot website. It is self-explanatory. Good luck to those who decide to apply.

JJ


On January 17, we will conduct our first Basic Indoc course since January
2008 and begin metering Professional Instructors and Corporate Aviation
pilots to the line. As a result, we have an opportunity to resume the
hiring of Professional Instructors and are asking for your help to
publicize these openings.

We have openings for three levels of instructors:

- Ground School Instructor
- Procedures Instructor
- Maneuvers Instructor

Previous aircraft and instructor experience will determine the instructor
level offered. Prior air carrier experience is considered a plus. A
medical certificate is not required. Specific job requirements are listed
in the posting.

If you know qualified individuals interested in joining the FedEx team,
please consider passing on the following information to them. Candidates
may apply for any or all positions. There are opportunities in each
aircraft training program. Applications must be made on line and must be
submitted by Jan 22, 2011 at 0001 LCL.

You can copy and paste the following URL’s for direct routing to the
external postings.

Flight Training Ground School Instructor

http://fedex.hodesiq.com/careers/job...6108&Locale=en

Flight Training Procedures Instructor

http://fedex.hodesiq.com/careers/job...6107&Locale=en

Flight Training Maneuvers Instructor

http://fedex.hodesiq.com/careers/job...6109&Locale=en

These slots are traditionally MEM based positions. Although we've got a sim up in ANC, I don't believe the posted positions would be up there. Wish they were as we hog-drivers have to stick together.

JJ

What is it with the current generation that they won't move for a job or perform work that is "beneath" them. Entitlement mentality?

:(

I think you are probably just being humorous, but I wouldn't move from Alaska to Memphis for a 60K/year job unless I was running desperately low on options. As he said, if the job didn't require moving, he would be interested. If they guaranteed a job (like they have at times), I think they'd have more really good candidates. Having the right to an interview is obviously not the same....

So if one was hired in one of those 3 positions how long would you have to stay an instructor before going to the line? When are you given a Fedex seniority number? Any idea what these pay?

Thanks

KC

KC
Check the other thread. All your questions are answered there.
H

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ca...uctor-pay.html

Sorry, here's the link

Maybe I'll extend my career and call off retirement; haha!

They might manage to steal some jaded fellas from AA.

Anyone know what kind of schedule these instructors have? 4 on 3 off or something?

19 work days in a four month bid, 23 work days on a 5 month bid. Most days are about 6.5 hours.

I suspect he means 4 week bid and 5 week bid?

Yeah, weeks, sorry.

I'm not following how that breaks down. 19 work weeks in 4 months?

4 week month (28 days) = 19 work days
5 week month (35 days) = 23 work days

Signed,
Master of the Obvious;)

Much more clear... thanks

Does that mean that all days are 6.5 hrs? Or, just work days?:rolleyes:

Here's how I read your response:
I don't want to move to Memphis on the "chance" I will be employed by one of the best companies/airlines in the world. I know I would be home every night so my wife and kids wouldn't miss me, but still, $60,000 a year. I'm worth more than that.
Don't try to guess my background. You couldn't comprehend that someone would voluntarily put themselves and their family through all I went through just for the chance at a dream.

I hate to generalize but here goes.
There are two types of people in the military.

The first is proud to have the opportunity to serve their country. They are grateful for the exceptional training they received and appreciate the fact it was accompanied by a fair pay check. They understand that family separations and deployments are the necessary cost of freedom. They are generally quiet and serve for the greater good; they don't feel they are entitled to anything.

The second group serves to further their own agenda. Free pilot training and a good paycheck are nice, but deployments interfere with their lives (although they can be a good excuse to drink and ***** around.) When a better opportunity presents itself, they resign or retire. They are usually loud and like to remind people of their service. They continue to use their cute little nicknames, reference their old planes in their avatars/screen names/lanyards/bumper stickers/license plates/ etc. They feel they are "owed something" in perpetuity as appreciation for their service.

We have both types here at FedEx. I won't ascribe percentages, gut I would say the majority fall into the first group (I'm optimistic.)

Try to guess which group I would put you in.

:confused: Good grief Baron,
Your take on Hawg's initial remarks seem to be a little out of left field. I didn't get any insinuation that he felt the job was beneath him or entitled to anything. He just said he couldn't apply for the job because moving wasn't an option he wanted to consider. He didn't even discuss salary or what he felt he was worth - the salary reference came from someone else.

Did an A-10 driver steal your best girl in another life or something? ;)

You're right. I may have read too much into the "top of the food chain fighter instructor" comment and perceived a smugness that probably wasn't there. End of a long miserable trip and I think my period is starting.

Sorry AK Hawg...you're probably a great guy. Thanks for serving.

That's when I stopped reading

Hawg,

I have to admit that your "top of the food chain fighter pilot instructor" comment struck me as a bit conceited. Maybe you're too good to be a lowly freight dog. Maybe you should apply to Delta (despite their less than favorable contract)?

BTW ... In the branch of the service that I was in, an O-4 was NEVER the top of the food chain, simply one that wasn't well enough respected to retire as an O-5 or above:eek:

Good luck ... Delta needs good fighter pilots.

Baron - can't let you get away with bashing AK Hawg.

I "don't mean to generalize" either but here's my take:

Simply put, you're a bullying jerk who is trying to demean AK Hawg for excelling in life and graduating at the top of his UPT class. Really???

Sounds like someone has an inferiority complex.

I hear Costco has Midol for sale in bulk right now...

Like I already said...sorry.

Mrs. AK Hawg I presume?

Do you have to live in MEM or can you commute?

As an instructor? Yes.

I know at least one professional who commuted to the job. Nature abhors a vacuum, so I'm sure there's more.

Anyone know the specifics of what a Flight Training Procedures Instructor vs a Flight Training Maneuvers Instructor duties? Should you apply to both? We have neither of these position at our airline, just simulator instructor. Thanks in advance.

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ca...res-instr.html

According to the link above, pay is all the same...so, apply to all. The link also answers your first question.

Trying to commute as a Professional Instructor is a real challange. Used to be you did not have access to the FedEx jump seat and since the Pros were not in CASS they did not have access to any off line jump seats. Don't know if this has changed, but if it hasn't, it will really limit your options to get to work. The schedule for a Pro is not nearly as flexible as it is for a line guy either. Very little opportuiniy to drop or trade events. However, there was at one time a nice move package that could get you relocated to Memphis. Despite all of the negative comments on this Forum, Memphis is not the end of the earth as far as a place to live.
Being a Professional Instructor at FedEx is a good deal for the right person. Good pay and good benefits with an opportunity to get to the line.

Nope. Several pros commute, same as flexes. They get jumpseat privileges and have cockpit access. They are required to observe line operations a couple of times a year too.

Interesting...certainly makes the position a bit more lucrative than I had imagined for anyone who could maintain decent QOL with the schedule.

Thanks for the info.

FedEx a month back had another posting for the 3 instructor positions, has anyone received a phone call to interview for these positions?

Nope...crickets chirping...haven't heard/seen anything on these positions

Not to beat a dead horse but has anyone heard anything or know anyone who has interviewed for these positions?

YES, it was received today, FedEx package to arrive tomorrow

Bertengineer, if you don't mind sharing...

1. What's your background?
2. What airframe are you interviewing for?
3. What instructor position are you interviewing for?

Former Enlisted C-130 Flight Engineer Ground and Sim Instructor (USMC)
Recent part 121 and 135 line experience

727

ALL

Hey Bert, did you get it? Any new intel? Are they looking for more?