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Originally Posted by Justpickone
Hey everyone. I'm currently in flight school and my ultimate goal is to fly for FedEx. Obviously I have a few years before I meet the minimums to apply, but I'd like to do everything I can to help my odds when I do. I'm currently at IND and they are having a hiring session for package handlers. I don't need the job, and to be completely honest, I'm not especially keen on the idea of the labor involved. My current job requires a lot less work and pays more. Also, when I'm done with school, I will owe several years to a specific regional as part of my education loan repayment. What is the time frame that having worked for FedEx ground in the past would actually be beneficial, if at all? I have to assume that it would increase my chances by at least 1%, and in theory, anything that increases my chances of living my dream would be worth it, right? Has anyone worked for a different division of fedex and then had that help when applying to fly for them? If I can't meet minimums or am obligated for 5 years, is it worth it to work a less desirable job that compensates me less? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
The best thing you can do right now is get your time and ratings in and become as marketable as you can to any Part 121 Carrier.
I thought my dream job was to live at home near CVG working for Delta. I achieved that dream and I was miserable at Delta. I was very lucky to be offered the chance to test and interview at FedEx and I have never looked back. I love my Fedex job.
With that being my experience, I have many friends who had their hearts set on one airline only to have life happen and ended up at another. Some of them are happy, some aren't.
Get your time as fast as you can and apply EVERYWHERE.