Absolutely, most regional folks simply aren’t exposed to the operation. Heck, when I was flying out of MSP, DAL was all I knew and UAL/AA wasn’t even considered by most members of that domicile. I’m guessing most crews based in ORD will have UAL as their top pick, and so forth for the crews working within the AA system.

FX wasn’t even on my radar until I jump seated with us a year ago.

All the more reason for them to develop single pilot cockpits, followed by full automation.

The "big six" of FDX, UPS, SWA, DAL, UAL and AAL will be the very last to feel any pinch in pilot supply, well after you begin seeing it in on-demand cargo carriers, DHL/Amazon contract carriers, ACMI airlines, regional airlines, and ULCCs.

Why? Because these six airlines provide the best compensation, benefits and career progression and will draw from every source of qualified pilots available.

I wouldn't hold my breath for the "pilot shortage" to factor at FDX anymore than I would for single pilot Part 25 operations to provide relief from such "shortage".

You know, to this day I still cannot understand why most "regional" guys write off cargo airlines (FedEx, UPS) off, like its not even on the radar. While I understand the intrigue of the legacy carriers, it's not like the two are making chump change. I dunno call me crazy maybe there is a reason why there's such a high concentration of the most impressive and decorated aviators working at these places?

I think it’s due to the fact that the cargo carriers are “out of sight, out of mind” for the most part.

The disgust toward cargo ops is frankly hilarious to me.

The 777 RFO job is the most rockstar job on the planet.

Let the regional people flock to the Big 3 while dodging the horrors of cargo life. Better them than me.

Back on thread topic, I’ve heard the pool is 200 deep. Any word on how quickly they will drain it? With DAL and UAL wanting to hire 1000+ next year, will those in the pool wait around or try for a major that can get them on property and in class sooner than later?

No hiring until FDX New Year next summer.

Here is what was pushed out to the poolies.


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I’m still puzzled why there seems to be this misconception that regional folks don’t want to come here. They do, and a lot already have been. Lots of people from SkyWest, Compass, and Republic in particular from that I’ve seen. There are certainly less, which makes sense because we’re a lot smaller than a legacy airline.