FedEx Hiring
05-05-2015, 06:15 AM
#701
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: RJ Capt
Posts: 63
Gobbledygook!!
I read all the people on this thread bellyaching about "FedEx isn't the place to be" any more. This isn't true. Here are the cold hard facts of the current situation. Disclaimer - I am not management and I am not a management sympathizer. I am simply someone that can look objectively at the business and objectively evaluate the decisions that have been made.
1. "My friend passed on FedEx for Delta, American, United." This is complete garbage. Your "friend" most likely was never called for an interview, got hired at one of these airlines, and convinced themselves they are at their final resting place because they don't want to go to training again. To these smart lads, September 11th never happened and can never happen again. Their application is sitting on the desk at German Wings but Delta called first. FedEx probably wasn't going to call anyways. Guys are leaving FedEx? I'm sure those free standby passes are working out when every flight in America is full these days. "We can always try the next flight honey."
2. "Hubris." Do you really think FedEx will have a hard time getting 300 bus drivers to come fly the freight at FedEx? Do you think management is worried? Is there a huge difference between the ace of the base and the "pit pilot"? Pilots are pilots, and when FedEx calls, applicants will come interview. If one passes for Delta, another will accept the invite. At 200-300 a year, they can keep the standards where they are currently. Tons of guys are getting out of the military now. RJ captains will resign tomorrow if FedEx calls.
3. FACT - The 757/767 training pipeline is all backed up. Did management mess this up? Someone probably hung for the 767 simulator not getting certification. Management wants all new hires in the 757 so they don't have to pay passover to anyone. Um, is this a bad decision or a SMART decision to honor seniority and spend less money? My guess is that they will have to relinquish this desire and pay the passover money because freight is being left on the ramp at alarming rates on the MD-11. Pilots are tired of treading water with seniority and aren't flying extra any more to make up for a manning shortage. Well done guys. At least the MD-11 guys realize that flying extra means less pilots.
4. Work rules. I know enough about the passenger carriers to know that they work rules don't compare. Want to trade a trip? Sure, as long as it's the same exact footprint you currently have been assigned. Sure, American and the others have new contracts. They sold their souls on work rules. Oh, and they block 80+ hours a month. I would shoot myself if I was in an airplane that much. It's not possible to block that much at FedEx, even on the 777. When the contact is signed lets see who's on top of the industry in pay...
This should stir some stuff up here.
BE
1. "My friend passed on FedEx for Delta, American, United." This is complete garbage. Your "friend" most likely was never called for an interview, got hired at one of these airlines, and convinced themselves they are at their final resting place because they don't want to go to training again. To these smart lads, September 11th never happened and can never happen again. Their application is sitting on the desk at German Wings but Delta called first. FedEx probably wasn't going to call anyways. Guys are leaving FedEx? I'm sure those free standby passes are working out when every flight in America is full these days. "We can always try the next flight honey."
2. "Hubris." Do you really think FedEx will have a hard time getting 300 bus drivers to come fly the freight at FedEx? Do you think management is worried? Is there a huge difference between the ace of the base and the "pit pilot"? Pilots are pilots, and when FedEx calls, applicants will come interview. If one passes for Delta, another will accept the invite. At 200-300 a year, they can keep the standards where they are currently. Tons of guys are getting out of the military now. RJ captains will resign tomorrow if FedEx calls.
3. FACT - The 757/767 training pipeline is all backed up. Did management mess this up? Someone probably hung for the 767 simulator not getting certification. Management wants all new hires in the 757 so they don't have to pay passover to anyone. Um, is this a bad decision or a SMART decision to honor seniority and spend less money? My guess is that they will have to relinquish this desire and pay the passover money because freight is being left on the ramp at alarming rates on the MD-11. Pilots are tired of treading water with seniority and aren't flying extra any more to make up for a manning shortage. Well done guys. At least the MD-11 guys realize that flying extra means less pilots.
4. Work rules. I know enough about the passenger carriers to know that they work rules don't compare. Want to trade a trip? Sure, as long as it's the same exact footprint you currently have been assigned. Sure, American and the others have new contracts. They sold their souls on work rules. Oh, and they block 80+ hours a month. I would shoot myself if I was in an airplane that much. It's not possible to block that much at FedEx, even on the 777. When the contact is signed lets see who's on top of the industry in pay...
This should stir some stuff up here.
BE
05-05-2015, 06:37 AM
#702
New Hire
Joined APC: May 2015
Posts: 1
Birdeater.....
Very good post. I am currently an RJ Captain. I lurk on here a lot, but don't post. I am waiting for FedEx to call me. Along with about 5,000 other guys. My only caveat is that I can not accept a FDA due to my wife and kids. I am a young buck in this industry and can afford a little wait time....
It's funny to listen to people rationalize their career decisions. I've met a lot of fellow RJ drivers with 20+ years in the left seat of (insert type from CRJ to F-27). They'll say "when I look at my career earnings versus the three furloughs I would've been through at UAL and the BK contracts, I've made more money at this fine establishment."
To each his own. Each man and woman in this industry has to do what's best for him/her self and their families. For me, FDX is where I want to be.
Just sat next to a guy and the standard question is: "Hey got your stuff out anywhere?" I always say "I am waiting for FDX." (I just applied in this latest window).
The standard response is "Oh man, no way I would fly that backside of the clock stuff. I wanna go to United or Delta and fly international.... You know guys are going right to the 75/76 at Delta right now?" I say "oh wow. That's great. And what type of routes do you want to fly at Delta?" They say "oh man I wanna fly international...." And I say "Those are almost all back side of the clock, you realize that?" And you can just watch the epiphany happen.
I hope you guys get an industry leading pay scale, hold on to your pensions, and keep your vacation among other things. I hope to be on property someday. Best of luck to all of you!!! As an outsider looking in, I could walk into a crew room at my airline and pick 100 great guys/gas who would jump at the opportunity to fly for FedEx. It's not ALL doom and gloom.
Very good post. I am currently an RJ Captain. I lurk on here a lot, but don't post. I am waiting for FedEx to call me. Along with about 5,000 other guys. My only caveat is that I can not accept a FDA due to my wife and kids. I am a young buck in this industry and can afford a little wait time....
It's funny to listen to people rationalize their career decisions. I've met a lot of fellow RJ drivers with 20+ years in the left seat of (insert type from CRJ to F-27). They'll say "when I look at my career earnings versus the three furloughs I would've been through at UAL and the BK contracts, I've made more money at this fine establishment."
To each his own. Each man and woman in this industry has to do what's best for him/her self and their families. For me, FDX is where I want to be.
Just sat next to a guy and the standard question is: "Hey got your stuff out anywhere?" I always say "I am waiting for FDX." (I just applied in this latest window).
The standard response is "Oh man, no way I would fly that backside of the clock stuff. I wanna go to United or Delta and fly international.... You know guys are going right to the 75/76 at Delta right now?" I say "oh wow. That's great. And what type of routes do you want to fly at Delta?" They say "oh man I wanna fly international...." And I say "Those are almost all back side of the clock, you realize that?" And you can just watch the epiphany happen.
I hope you guys get an industry leading pay scale, hold on to your pensions, and keep your vacation among other things. I hope to be on property someday. Best of luck to all of you!!! As an outsider looking in, I could walk into a crew room at my airline and pick 100 great guys/gas who would jump at the opportunity to fly for FedEx. It's not ALL doom and gloom.
05-05-2015, 09:50 AM
#704
Line Holder
Joined APC: Mar 2015
Posts: 55
Birdeater.....
Very good post. I am currently an RJ Captain. I lurk on here a lot, but don't post. I am waiting for FedEx to call me. Along with about 5,000 other guys. My only caveat is that I can not accept a FDA due to my wife and kids. I am a young buck in this industry and can afford a little wait time....
It's funny to listen to people rationalize their career decisions. I've met a lot of fellow RJ drivers with 20+ years in the left seat of (insert type from CRJ to F-27). They'll say "when I look at my career earnings versus the three furloughs I would've been through at UAL and the BK contracts, I've made more money at this fine establishment."
To each his own. Each man and woman in this industry has to do what's best for him/her self and their families. For me, FDX is where I want to be.
Just sat next to a guy and the standard question is: "Hey got your stuff out anywhere?" I always say "I am waiting for FDX." (I just applied in this latest window).
The standard response is "Oh man, no way I would fly that backside of the clock stuff. I wanna go to United or Delta and fly international.... You know guys are going right to the 75/76 at Delta right now?" I say "oh wow. That's great. And what type of routes do you want to fly at Delta?" They say "oh man I wanna fly international...." And I say "Those are almost all back side of the clock, you realize that?" And you can just watch the epiphany happen.
I hope you guys get an industry leading pay scale, hold on to your pensions, and keep your vacation among other things. I hope to be on property someday. Best of luck to all of you!!! As an outsider looking in, I could walk into a crew room at my airline and pick 100 great guys/gas who would jump at the opportunity to fly for FedEx. It's not ALL doom and gloom.
Very good post. I am currently an RJ Captain. I lurk on here a lot, but don't post. I am waiting for FedEx to call me. Along with about 5,000 other guys. My only caveat is that I can not accept a FDA due to my wife and kids. I am a young buck in this industry and can afford a little wait time....
It's funny to listen to people rationalize their career decisions. I've met a lot of fellow RJ drivers with 20+ years in the left seat of (insert type from CRJ to F-27). They'll say "when I look at my career earnings versus the three furloughs I would've been through at UAL and the BK contracts, I've made more money at this fine establishment."
To each his own. Each man and woman in this industry has to do what's best for him/her self and their families. For me, FDX is where I want to be.
Just sat next to a guy and the standard question is: "Hey got your stuff out anywhere?" I always say "I am waiting for FDX." (I just applied in this latest window).
The standard response is "Oh man, no way I would fly that backside of the clock stuff. I wanna go to United or Delta and fly international.... You know guys are going right to the 75/76 at Delta right now?" I say "oh wow. That's great. And what type of routes do you want to fly at Delta?" They say "oh man I wanna fly international...." And I say "Those are almost all back side of the clock, you realize that?" And you can just watch the epiphany happen.
I hope you guys get an industry leading pay scale, hold on to your pensions, and keep your vacation among other things. I hope to be on property someday. Best of luck to all of you!!! As an outsider looking in, I could walk into a crew room at my airline and pick 100 great guys/gas who would jump at the opportunity to fly for FedEx. It's not ALL doom and gloom.
05-05-2015, 11:07 AM
#705
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,433
Crew bus rumor from jetflyers:
I just rode the crew bus with a guy that tested three years ago, and interviewed today (currently with SW). Kim D told them 30 a month with June's class going to FDA and July's going to Memphis (all 757)
05-06-2015, 03:07 PM
#707
Fly it like you stole it!
Joined APC: Feb 2010
Position: 767 Captain
Posts: 136
What we where told was a class of 9 on May 18th. I think the makeup of the class is 3 or 4 internals and 5 or 6 off of the street. I know I was extremely nervous. The folks running the interview process do everything to put you at ease. Differently a class act all the way around! Everything happened so quick from the phone call to the interview. The list of subject areas to study is listed on Pilot Credentials, I chose areas that I though I was weak in to study. This was my first interview for job that I didn't already have the job or knew who was interviewing. So I went to Emerald Coast (do it now, do it often). Worth more than what they are asking for it, they are a class act as well! FedEx was my first choice and where I live I would most likely be jump seating anyhow. 7 years on the 75/76 at a non-sch, 6K TT, AF heavy background, and I did sign the LOA for the HNK FDA.
I heard that the window is open to the end of May. Also I was told that the 757 was not going to HK for now.
Still on cloud 9 and can't wait for class to start!
I heard that the window is open to the end of May. Also I was told that the 757 was not going to HK for now.
Still on cloud 9 and can't wait for class to start!
05-06-2015, 06:05 PM
#709
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2006
Position: leaning to the left
Posts: 4,184
What we where told was a class of 9 on May 18th. I think the makeup of the class is 3 or 4 internals and 5 or 6 off of the street. I know I was extremely nervous. The folks running the interview process do everything to put you at ease. Differently a class act all the way around! Everything happened so quick from the phone call to the interview. The list of subject areas to study is listed on Pilot Credentials, I chose areas that I though I was weak in to study. This was my first interview for job that I didn't already have the job or knew who was interviewing. So I went to Emerald Coast (do it now, do it often). Worth more than what they are asking for it, they are a class act as well! FedEx was my first choice and where I live I would most likely be jump seating anyhow. 7 years on the 75/76 at a non-sch, 6K TT, AF heavy background, and I did sign the LOA for the HNK FDA.
I heard that the window is open to the end of May. Also I was told that the 757 was not going to HK for now.
Still on cloud 9 and can't wait for class to start!
I heard that the window is open to the end of May. Also I was told that the 757 was not going to HK for now.
Still on cloud 9 and can't wait for class to start!
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