Delta vs. FedEx
01-13-2016, 07:33 AM
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Delta vs. FedEx
Fellow Pilots,
I just got my dream job offer. Twice. Both FedEx and Delta want me to start indoc on the same day next month. I'm doing my research and looking at pay scales, retirement plans, etc. I want to live in the northeast (New Hampshire or Maine). I don't mind flying at night… sometimes.
Any advice or opinions on which offer I should take would be greatly appreciated. Or please point me to a discussion that has already occurred on the forum.
Thanks in advance!
I just got my dream job offer. Twice. Both FedEx and Delta want me to start indoc on the same day next month. I'm doing my research and looking at pay scales, retirement plans, etc. I want to live in the northeast (New Hampshire or Maine). I don't mind flying at night… sometimes.
Any advice or opinions on which offer I should take would be greatly appreciated. Or please point me to a discussion that has already occurred on the forum.
Thanks in advance!
01-13-2016, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Victor Vector
Fellow Pilots,
I just got my dream job offer. Twice. Both FedEx and Delta want me to start indoc on the same day next month. I'm doing my research and looking at pay scales, retirement plans, etc. I want to live in the northeast (New Hampshire or Maine). I don't mind flying at night… sometimes.
Any advice or opinions on which offer I should take would be greatly appreciated. Or please point me to a discussion that has already occurred on the forum.
Thanks in advance!
I just got my dream job offer. Twice. Both FedEx and Delta want me to start indoc on the same day next month. I'm doing my research and looking at pay scales, retirement plans, etc. I want to live in the northeast (New Hampshire or Maine). I don't mind flying at night… sometimes.
Any advice or opinions on which offer I should take would be greatly appreciated. Or please point me to a discussion that has already occurred on the forum.
Thanks in advance!
01-13-2016, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Victor Vector
Fellow Pilots,
I just got my dream job offer. Twice. Both FedEx and Delta want me to start indoc on the same day next month. I'm doing my research and looking at pay scales, retirement plans, etc. I want to live in the northeast (New Hampshire or Maine). I don't mind flying at night… sometimes.
Any advice or opinions on which offer I should take would be greatly appreciated. Or please point me to a discussion that has already occurred on the forum.
Thanks in advance!
I just got my dream job offer. Twice. Both FedEx and Delta want me to start indoc on the same day next month. I'm doing my research and looking at pay scales, retirement plans, etc. I want to live in the northeast (New Hampshire or Maine). I don't mind flying at night… sometimes.
Any advice or opinions on which offer I should take would be greatly appreciated. Or please point me to a discussion that has already occurred on the forum.
Thanks in advance!
I would say that living in the NE, you can make a pretty good career with DAL by bidding NYC, you'll be flying to Europe in short order if that is your thing.
It's not really an apples to apples comparison though.
01-13-2016, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 300SMK
FedEx: you'll have a retirement
Tougher commute out of the NE for FedEx without a doubt.
Personally, I really enjoy flying boxes over people. I'd do either for the right price, but boxes sure are easier.
01-13-2016, 08:39 AM
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Congrats and good luck with your decision!
FedEx is great, just too much flying at night. I know it is not as much as it used to be but still a lot. Not minding being up all/most night (15 nights a month) in your 30's is one thing, but in your 40's-50's-60's is another.
What an awesome opportunity, though. Was a pipe dream just 2-3 years ago..
FedEx is great, just too much flying at night. I know it is not as much as it used to be but still a lot. Not minding being up all/most night (15 nights a month) in your 30's is one thing, but in your 40's-50's-60's is another.
What an awesome opportunity, though. Was a pipe dream just 2-3 years ago..
01-13-2016, 08:52 AM
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I would love to go to either place. However, Delta will keep you on the front side of the clock. Night flying will take its toll after many years. Then again, FDX has a better retirement plan. Tough choice. Good luck.
Edited: Just curious...what are your ballpark hours, etc...?
Edited: Just curious...what are your ballpark hours, etc...?
01-13-2016, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Victor Vector
Fellow Pilots,
I just got my dream job offer. Twice. Both FedEx and Delta want me to start indoc on the same day next month. I'm doing my research and looking at pay scales, retirement plans, etc. I want to live in the northeast (New Hampshire or Maine). I don't mind flying at night… sometimes.
Any advice or opinions on which offer I should take would be greatly appreciated. Or please point me to a discussion that has already occurred on the forum.
Thanks in advance!
I just got my dream job offer. Twice. Both FedEx and Delta want me to start indoc on the same day next month. I'm doing my research and looking at pay scales, retirement plans, etc. I want to live in the northeast (New Hampshire or Maine). I don't mind flying at night… sometimes.
Any advice or opinions on which offer I should take would be greatly appreciated. Or please point me to a discussion that has already occurred on the forum.
Thanks in advance!
I'd say Delta because you will live longer. No, I'm not kidding.
01-13-2016, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ManFlex
Congrats!
I'd say Delta because you will live longer. No, I'm not kidding.
I'd say Delta because you will live longer. No, I'm not kidding.
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