Omni to FedEx
07-28-2008, 06:16 PM
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Omni to FedEx
I know FedEx won't be hiring too soon but would it be prudent for a captain at a regional to go to Omni as a stepping stone for FedEx to get a DC10/757 type? Are there any ex-Omni guys at FedEx that could vouch for that. A buddy of mine just got hired there but I know nothing about Omni except what little is available on APC. Any insider info would be greatly appreciated.
07-28-2008, 08:40 PM
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How much turbine PIC do you have? FedEx requires at least 1000 hours turbine PIC. Do you meet all the other requirements? I might lean towards staying a RJ captain versus going to a F/O slot at Omni.
07-28-2008, 08:40 PM
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I'd keep those plans to myself..........
Hey Tumbleweed,
I see what you're trying to ask and all, but maybe it's not a good idea to post that on a message board. Management types come here all the time, so I'd keep those plans to myself lest Omni mgmt. is reading here and then you show up at an interview as that regional guy trying to get on at Omni.
Take Care and be careful.
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B727DRVR
I see what you're trying to ask and all, but maybe it's not a good idea to post that on a message board. Management types come here all the time, so I'd keep those plans to myself lest Omni mgmt. is reading here and then you show up at an interview as that regional guy trying to get on at Omni.
Take Care and be careful.
In Unity,
B727DRVR
07-28-2008, 11:43 PM
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Not to be a complete smartass,
BUT....
Is he going to show up at Omni with Tumbleweed on his resume?
Doubtful.
Will Omni have any way of knowing that he wants to bail and get on at FedEx? Not any more than the other 90% of Omni pilots, so he's fine. (Not a jab at Omni pilots, just trying to make a point).
As for Tumbleweed: we went through a spasm of hiring international heavy jet guys a couple of years ago, but I don't think that will happen again. PIC time is golden, jet PIC time is better and 121 jet PIC time is the best. If you have at least 1,000 hrs jet PIC then the move to Omni might be worthwhile to get the international time, but if you are looking at a pay cut it's probably not worth it.
Good luck with your career!
BUT....
Is he going to show up at Omni with Tumbleweed on his resume?
Doubtful.
Will Omni have any way of knowing that he wants to bail and get on at FedEx? Not any more than the other 90% of Omni pilots, so he's fine. (Not a jab at Omni pilots, just trying to make a point).
As for Tumbleweed: we went through a spasm of hiring international heavy jet guys a couple of years ago, but I don't think that will happen again. PIC time is golden, jet PIC time is better and 121 jet PIC time is the best. If you have at least 1,000 hrs jet PIC then the move to Omni might be worthwhile to get the international time, but if you are looking at a pay cut it's probably not worth it.
Good luck with your career!
My wife tells me thats not true!
07-29-2008, 06:54 AM
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Good point, Pilot141. LOL!
Not to be a complete smartass,
BUT....
Is he going to show up at Omni with Tumbleweed on his resume?
Doubtful.
Will Omni have any way of knowing that he wants to bail and get on at FedEx? Not any more than the other 90% of Omni pilots, so he's fine. (Not a jab at Omni pilots, just trying to make a point).
As for Tumbleweed: we went through a spasm of hiring international heavy jet guys a couple of years ago, but I don't think that will happen again. PIC time is golden, jet PIC time is better and 121 jet PIC time is the best. If you have at least 1,000 hrs jet PIC then the move to Omni might be worthwhile to get the international time, but if you are looking at a pay cut it's probably not worth it.
Good luck with your career!
BUT....
Is he going to show up at Omni with Tumbleweed on his resume?
Doubtful.
Will Omni have any way of knowing that he wants to bail and get on at FedEx? Not any more than the other 90% of Omni pilots, so he's fine. (Not a jab at Omni pilots, just trying to make a point).
As for Tumbleweed: we went through a spasm of hiring international heavy jet guys a couple of years ago, but I don't think that will happen again. PIC time is golden, jet PIC time is better and 121 jet PIC time is the best. If you have at least 1,000 hrs jet PIC then the move to Omni might be worthwhile to get the international time, but if you are looking at a pay cut it's probably not worth it.
Good luck with your career!
You're probably right..... It's just that most of the Omni pilots that I know, and I know quite a few, do not come from the regional background. I was just worried that someone there might remember his/her post. But I wouldn't be paranoid if everybody weren't against me
.Good Luck Tumblweed!
In Unity,
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07-29-2008, 07:18 AM
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Constructive Posts!
Thanks a lot gentlemen. The only requirement I lack for FedEx is the FE written. I think it would be wise for me to stay with my present employer through at least the Fall to see where the dust will settle. In the mean time, I would like to know more about the schedules, lifestyles at Omni. It would be a pay cut for me for the first few years but considering the experience you gain, it almost seems like a wash. I see that you are home based which leads me to suspect that you are probably away from home for long periods of time (two weeks at a time?). For a family guy, that might be enough reason not to go there, although the commuting game is getting harder and harder to hack with fewer flights and seats available to us. Also, I have FedEx jumps every once in a while at my present job (which is nice since I don't bleed purple and don't have any family at FedEx) but I doubt I would cross paths with anyone at Omni unless a lot of guys are moving on from Omni to FedEx. It seems sometimes there are so many paths to the common goal, that you are overwhelmed with the possibilities, especially since some paths are considerably shorter than others.
Last edited by Tumbleweed; 07-29-2008 at 07:26 AM. Reason: gramatical error
07-29-2008, 09:51 AM
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Yeah pilot141,
You're probably right..... It's just that most of the Omni pilots that I know, and I know quite a few, do not come from the regional background. I was just worried that someone there might remember his/her post. But I wouldn't be paranoid if everybody weren't against me.
Good Luck Tumblweed!
In Unity,
B727DRVR
You're probably right..... It's just that most of the Omni pilots that I know, and I know quite a few, do not come from the regional background. I was just worried that someone there might remember his/her post. But I wouldn't be paranoid if everybody weren't against me
.Good Luck Tumblweed!
In Unity,
B727DRVR
07-29-2008, 01:51 PM
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One other thing to consider right now is the stability of a job move. If you are sitting pretty on your current seniority list and not in threat of being furloughed, I would think long and hard about going to the bottom of a list, especially at a small company like Omni (no offense intended to the Omni folks). Paying the bills right now seems to be the smart thing to do.
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