New hires at Fed Ex?
07-31-2006, 01:54 PM
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New hires at Fed Ex?
Do new hires at Fed Ex usually become FEs for a few years before actually flying? I am just wondering because the job looks extremely enticing but I don't want to be flying sideways for a couple of years before I would actually be able to become an FO.
07-31-2006, 02:24 PM
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Both FEDEX and UPS are currently putting new hires into the right seat, this may change depending on the hiring and expansion. I think some UPS guys sat sideways for four years.
On the other hand, if you don't want to chance being an engineer for a while there are a few thousand guys ahead of you that will.
On the other hand, if you don't want to chance being an engineer for a while there are a few thousand guys ahead of you that will.
07-31-2006, 04:11 PM
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No kidding!
Speaking as one who serves coffee and sits sideways, it is a bit different, but when I talk to my buddies at other airlines, I must say I won't trade places, and they all envy ME. It's not bad, the crews are great, and I'll be going to the right seat in less than a year - Life Is Good!
07-31-2006, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by B767
... I don't want to be flying sideways for a couple of years before I would actually be able to become an FO.
You should probably wait for the call from Delta.
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07-31-2006, 04:49 PM
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Or Northwest right? Sorry though, I just would rather fly the aircraft instead of flicking all the switches that fly the aircraft.
Do FEs have the same requirments for FOs and Capts? As in first class and all those cool beans. Or are they less? As in if you fail a physical for first class, and you could some how get a second or third, could you still be an FE?
Do FEs have the same requirments for FOs and Capts? As in first class and all those cool beans. Or are they less? As in if you fail a physical for first class, and you could some how get a second or third, could you still be an FE?
07-31-2006, 05:07 PM
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B767....
I see you have really researched the major airlines (not!). While you wait for dal , ual, nwa, usair, and american to come rushing to your door to hire you into the right seat, why don't you at least meet them halfway and find out exactly what a first class medical (or second or third) is good for.
Your lack of preparation will definitely show if you happen to be lucky enough to score an interview with a major. You had better do a good job of impressing them, because you haven't impressed anyone here yet.
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I see you have really researched the major airlines (not!). While you wait for dal , ual, nwa, usair, and american to come rushing to your door to hire you into the right seat, why don't you at least meet them halfway and find out exactly what a first class medical (or second or third) is good for.
Your lack of preparation will definitely show if you happen to be lucky enough to score an interview with a major. You had better do a good job of impressing them, because you haven't impressed anyone here yet.
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07-31-2006, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by B767
Or Northwest right? Sorry though, I just would rather fly the aircraft instead of flicking all the switches that fly the aircraft.
Me, too. I, however, don't mind a little delayed gratification. At the end of a hopefully long career, one or two (or a few) years flipping switches and pouring the occasional cup of joe ain't all that bad. Especially if you're making 265$/hr at the end of that hopefully long career. As for flying - you can have all the legs you want, just let me stay current.
07-31-2006, 07:05 PM
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Having flown all three seats on the same bird, I certainly changed my uneducated views on the value of a FE. Emer diverts with the goggles and masks on with cockpit smoke made the FE my hero!!
A good FE is a great asset to a trip.
A good FE is a great asset to a trip.
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