Delta now or Fedex in 2 years

[tedspal01]

I know there are no certainties in aviation, but wanted to hear some opinions. What does everyone think of accepting a job with Delta in the next couple months versus holding out for a job at FedEx probably two years from now? Assuming the person is in a job they currently enjoy and has good ins at both companies. I have already heard the first one to hire you, is there any other thought process here? I just heard that Fedex will not even interview you if you fly for another major.

 

[tired_pilot]

Fed ex

Fed Ex hands down for $$/benefits. Second year FO pay is about what some majors are paying captains. Job security I'd also say Fed Ex. Drawbacks more night flying but not completely . Who knows United was the Shi* 6 years ago look where they are now.

Depending on where you are though it would be hard to turn down DL though.

 

[pilotyip]

DAL now then you will always have the option of FedEx if offered a job in two years. There is a chance you might not get hired by FedEx. It has happened before. BTW Unlike the good ole days where pilots were leaving FedEx and SWa for the great jobs at AAL, DAL, and UAL

 

[ABXbooger]

reading some threads online, I would doubt Fedex is hiring in two years, age 65 and all.

 

[fishalaska]

Right now Delta will feed your family. FedEx may or may not hire you in two years. Best of luck in your choice.

 

[inline]

Gee, wonder when FedEx or Delta hired a civilian only pilot with only 1900 tt!

 

[Zulu]

Take the bird-in-hand (Delta). According to our latest posting, it doesn't look like FedEx will be hiring for a long while, and then there will be plenty of applicants for a few spots. Worst case is you get hired by Delta and then have to decide whether to stay or leave for FedEx in a couple of years.

Z

 

[Box-Hauler]

Not to mention the possible merger with NorthWest. Get on ASAP. It is all about seniority in this business. Take the first job offered. If you have stuff in with FedEx they understand taking another job waiting for them to call.

 

[Zulu]

Gee, wonder when FedEx or Delta hired a civilian only pilot with only 1900 tt!

Ah yes, Total Time -- the least meaningful statistic in major airline hiring.

 

[Thedude]

Ah yes, Total Time -- the least meaningful statistic in major airline hiring.

Not really a statistic but more of a yardstick for measuring ones relative experience.

 

[Nolife]

Not really a statistic but more of a yardstick for measuring ones relative experience.

Do you charge extra for the sarcasm?

BTW... DAL is a great place to camp out waiting for FDX. Or you could go to Flight Express... they're hiring.

 

[refplusnone]

Or you could go to DAL.... stay at DAL..... and add 10 years to your life by not working a jacked up schedule for the next 30 years.

Flame away with the furlough or F/O pay speak. But I'd rather work a schedule more conducive to the bodies natural clock vs stuck with "flipping" my body clock every week.

Ref

 

[GogglesPisano]

What a retarded thread.

What makes you think you'll walk into FedEx in two years? Do you have the prerequisite 3 internal LOR's from people who have flown with you, one of whom is willing to sponsor you at a meet-and-greet? That's just step one. Step two is getting a meet-and-greet. Step three is getting an interview. Step four is getting a job offer.

Even if you did want FedEx over Delta, you have to play the odds.

 

[On Your Six]

Fedex has hotter FAs... The average FA at Delta is 70 years old.

 

[Fedora]

What a retarded thread.

What makes you think you'll walk into FedEx in two years?

Not his fault, man. He hasn't been out of the military that long to understand. It looks like he got out, bought his 737 rating hoping to go to SWA like a lot of guys do, then lucked into the lear job. He probably has contacts at both companies, so figures he's a shoe-in at either one. Probably never heard of:
never pass up a class date
never pass up an upgrade
never pass up a type rating

At least this time he's asked for opinions here, and he'll get lots of them.
In the end it will come down to what we've all discovered, which is that it is always a personal decision for each of us, and that whatever works for some will not for others.
If it were me, I'd take the bird in the hand. Some people have waited all their careers to get a job with DAL. I don't see how it could hurt him.
I wish him luck in whatever he choses.

 

[Reebo]

Gee, wonder when FedEx or Delta hired a civilian only pilot with only 1900 tt!

Probably not too many, but the guy is millitary.

Large numbers of millitary folk at DL and FedEx.

 

[Zulu]

Not his fault, man. He hasn't been out of the military that long to understand.

Doesn't look to me like he's out of the military at all. Probably active duty or a reservist flying C-21s. That gives him (especially if a reservist) a certain amount of flexibility in regards to taking a job now or waiting.

Tedspal -- don't worry about a job with Delta keeping FedEx from looking at you. We've hired plenty of guys from other majors.

Z

 

[PURPLEHAZE21]

In todays' Industry, I probably would not limit myself to only two airlines....Purples' been good to me, I knew what I was jumping into before I filled out the profile/ application. Good luck.....

 

[MemTrash]

Or you could go to DAL.... stay at DAL..... and add 10 years to your life by not working a jacked up schedule for the next 30 years.

Ref

Jacked up? I flew 342 hours last year a lot of that I picked up. At $900/block-hr for 07 and now here I sit in Paris for three days, who is flying the jacked up schedule?

The guy should do both. Wait until the fall out from mergers and see who life aint worth living.

 

[capt_zman]

Darn, you got me beat. I flew 374 hrs w/ 39 landings. Shooting for 300 this year with 25 landings.