Readysetroll13

Anyone here at purple with a helo background? Got a buddy with strictly T6 time after helicopters, think just a little over 1K total fixed wing time. How much ME or fixed time did you get to be competitive? TIA!

Smoked

Ready, Set, Takeoff is a prep company that also puts out annual survey results. You can see them via their Facebook pages. When I was deciding whether or not to pursue a Master's degree saw that over 50% of FedEx new hires (2020 data) had one which made me pull the trigger. So I would like to believe that higher education does add to your "total package."

I was also invited to interview without having an endorsement this year. In my experience, the aviation conferences are a great way to network and get you some 1v1 time with FedEx leadership. They are not allowed to keep resumes but can write notes and keep your information card that is provided before hitting up their booth. Very laid back but, in my opinion, they are likely making some judgment calls on whether you would be a good fit for the company. I know several people that were invited a short time after attending these conferences. Just a few data points to consider. Good luck!

BC414

I’m currently an FO at NetJets, IND based, and interested in FedEx for the IND base. What’s the time frame like to get IND and what kind of schedules are there for that base? I flew at Envoy for a year, so that’s the only 121 time I have. I left because I was on reserve for a year (CRJ was retiring) and rarely flew.

Synixman

Helos, T-6 Instructor, Regional FO got me the mins. They count T-6 as FWPIC. I had ~1400 FW hours (+ mil sortie conversion) and ~450 MEFW.

Kenny Powers

IND is typically not offered to new hires. I haven't seen one drop in the last several months worth of classes, maybe as far back as '21 the last time a new-hire was awarded IND

I would say if you have a high last four of your SSN, you have a good chance of getting MEM 767 and you can base transfer once a new bid opens up. Honestly though, pretty much the whole fleet operates through IND in some fashion or another. Whether they layover there or have front end or back end DHs to start or finish trips through IND, there are many options. The commute between IND and MEM shouldn't be too terrible I would think on company metal.

As far as the flying goes, it seems pretty varied. You have your mix of domestic day flying and night hub turns. Some Europe and South America flying in the bid pack as well.....

Last piece of advice....if you are even interested in FedEx, I would have your app in yesterday!

Fly4FunAA

Does FedEx still require the PIC time? I’m currently at SWA and might be a while before I upgrade.

Corned Beef

unfortunately.....yes. Hope to see that change soon.

USMCFDX

Oof bad info. 1 in July, currently 1 scheduled for August and 1 scheduled for September and that is just what can currently be seen. There was also at lest 1 in June that I know of.

Current junior activated Indy FO looks to be about 300 seniority numbers away from newest new hire.

threeighteen

Why? It's a good requirement considering how junior wide-body captain is going these days.

pinseeker

I wish Apple/Google/Microsoft/JPMorgan wouldn't require their CEO's to have prior experience either.