Anyone know much about FEDEX pilots?

[RUNNINHORN]

Well, FEDEX is who ive always wanted to fly for, and know how hard it is to get on with them pilot wise, so I went ahead and got on with them here in Dallas at the airport as a Courier to hopefully work my way up into their aviation department. I heard they like to promote from within, and found out their Aviation department has 736 aircraft--so im hoping they will have an opening from time to time. My main question is--has anyone heard much about fedex's pilots? Is it a good job to have? Im currently working on my instrument, and will keep going after that, but not sure at what point I should mention it to my superiors and start looking for a position in their aviation dept--anyone have any good guesstimates? (At what point in my training do you think is enough to start applying) Just looking for thoughts/info/opinions.....

 

[Swass]

I have several buddies who fly for FedEx and couldn't be happier. Good money, pretty good schedules and good job security. As far as getting a flying job with them you are a looong way from that. You will need several thousand total with gobs of multi and Pic turbine. Don't let this discourage you, though.

Keep your options open to flying and keep yourself mobile so when the next rung in the ladder appears you can make that step to move up and someday into a FedEx plane. Keep plugging away.

 

[RUNNINHORN]

I have several buddies who fly for FedEx and couldn't be happier. Good money, pretty good schedules and good job security. As far as getting a flying job with them you are a looong way from that. You will need several thousand total with gobs of multi and Pic turbine. Don't let this discourage you, though.

Keep your options open to flying and keep yourself mobile so when the next rung in the ladder appears you can make that step to move up and someday into a FedEx plane. Keep plugging away.

Yea, thats what I was told, that it takes alot of time to even be considered, but that doesnt phase me one bit. Im in my mid 20's, and have alot of time to build my flight time. I was just wondering to what point in my flight training you think I would be able to mention it to their aviation division, how many hours of multi and PIC turbine? Just looking to put down on paper, and make my goals of what steps to take exactly from where I am now working on my instrument to that point where I can apply with them

 

[BrokeAssPilot]

A brother can dream and keep on working here is something to help you out. Typical qualifications for consideration as a FedEx pilot.



Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-engine and Instrument rating (without limitations)


Current ATP Certificate or written


Current FE Turbojet Rating or written (FEX or Basic/turbojet)


Must pass FAA mandated drug screen


Recency and type of experience is considered


Meet requirements for and currently hold First Class Medical certification


Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university

Eligibility for rapid visa issuance, issued by offices in the United States to fly to any FedEx destination.

Ability to obtain clearance from United States Postal Service for handling or access to U.S. mail, which includes FBI fingerprint check, and candidate must have resided in the United States for the last five consecutive years (except for U.S. military assignments)


Eligibility for issuance of US Security Clearance


1500 hours total fixed-wing time as pilot-in command (PIC) or first officer (SIC) including a minimum 1000 hours PIC in fixed-wing jet, fixed wing multi-engine turbo-prop, or multi-engine recip over 20,000 LBGW or combination thereof.
Note: PIC for this purpose is defined as Captain/Aircraft Commander of record, not simply the sole manipulator of the controls.
Note: FedEx considers only pilot time in fixed wing aircraft toward minimum qualifications. This does not include simulator, helicopter, flight engineer, bombardier, navigator, RIO, EWO, WSO, NFO, or Special Crew.


All certificates and ratings required to be U.S.A. FAA issued



That is just the mins about 5000 or more is competitive for the job when they are hiring, have not hired for a few years. Keep on flying your butt off and get that degree and you will get there one day just don't expect it soon!!! Good Luck

 

[TZRav8r]

Mention it to them right now, then again tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that. Work hard and let them know your goals. Network! Make contacts and keep in touch with them. You never know how things may work out. Your supervisor today could be the CEO tomorrow. Well maybe not tomorrow, but in the amount of time it will take you to get all your ratings and build your time, anything is possible. Letting them know your goals now will show them your commitment when your ready for that flying position. Even if your supervisor doesn't become the CEO, he will no doubt provide you with a valuable reference! It's not about who you know in this business, it's all about who KNOWS you! Let them know!

 

[adam_jorgensen]

FedEx is one of the airlines I would love to fly for (I have a few but FedEx is probably my top choice.) I want to be a cargo pilot and FedEx is top on my list. Theres just 2 things that kinda put the kibosh on that dream.

candidate must have resided in the United States for the last five consecutive years (except for U.S. military assignments)

And

All certificates and ratings required to be U.S.A. FAA issued

It kinda seems unfair. I have checked other airlines (like British Airways) and they only require that you are able to obtain citizianship in britian but you don't have to be there for 5 years to be considered so I don't know why they have to have it like that. I'm not going to spend 5 years living in a different country just to hope I may be considered. I just kinda find it asinine of why 5 years is required. Me living in Canada, I'm already denied the opportunity to work for one of the finest company in the world. FedEx flies out of where I live, but because their based in the USA, well that's why I guess. But another pilot told me their opening a base in Vancouver, BC? Can somebody confirm that? If that were true, does that mean Canadian citizens can work for FedEx?

 

[Swass]

I thought Americans couldn't fly for Canadian airlines either. Not that any upstanding American would do such a thing.

 

[adam_jorgensen]

I wouldn't fly for any Canadian airlines either. At least, any of the major ones. Well, we only have one major airline and that's aircanada and their hanging by a thread. I wouldn't want to get into that unstable company.

It sucks though because Canada is such a big country but has so little opportunities for big airline advances and the only major airline we do have is ready to go belly up. You would have to go to other countries which have so many more opportunities. I want to fly for an airline that has A: big planes and lots of variety that's why I'm considering even British airways because they have a wide range fleet but even all the major US airlines have a big fleet and B: flies to lots of places in the world rather than just north America. No airline in Canada has either of those. Air Canada has a few 747's and other big planes but not that many and very few get to fly them and they don't go much futher than North America. Other airlines in canada only have one type of plane and they don't even fly out of the country. West Jet (the canadian counter part to Southwest airlines) for example is canada's second biggest airline only has B737's and don't fly out of Canada.

 

[350DRIVER]

Can somebody confirm that? If that were true, does that mean Canadian citizens can work for FedEx?

Not too sounds overly negative but they could open up 20 bases in Canada but that would not change the fact that they are still an American company. You may be able to secure employment in other areas but you are still going to have to meet the requirements that are in place if you intend on pursuing a flying career with them.

It kinda seems unfair. I have checked other airlines (like British Airways) and they only require that you are able to obtain citizianship in britian but you don't have to be there for 5 years to be considered so I don't know why they have to have it like that

Unfair? One cannot simply go over there with FAA issued licenses and fly with them. It is just a tad more complicated than that...



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[DoinTime]

Anyone know much about FEDEX pilots?

FedEx pilots are indestructable. All those crashes yet nobody is ever hurt. It must be something in that industrial strength coffee they have.

The day after Armageddon the only thing that will be left on the face of the Earth is cockroaches and FedEx pilots.

 

[TonyC]

Theres just 2 things that kinda put the kibosh on that dream.

candidate must have resided in the United States for the last five consecutive years (except for U.S. military assignments)

And

All certificates and ratings required to be U.S.A. FAA issued

It kinda seems unfair.

Don't quote me on this, but I believe those requirements were added to satisfy the Post Office, as we haul a good chunk of Express and First Class mail nowadays.

But another pilot told me their opening a base in Vancouver, BC? Can somebody confirm that? If that were true, does that mean Canadian citizens can work for FedEx?

I haven't heard of such a thing, nor can I imagine why we would want to do such a thing. We operate in and out of several Canadian cities, but not from one to another. A Canadian company flies 727's with FedEx livery within the country.

RUNNINHORN - Congrats on your Courier job - - always keep a spare tracker battery handy!

Check out the pilot requirements at FedEx Pilot Operations Home You've got a long ways to go, and it will be next to impossible to gather enough of the right kind of hours and work as a courier, too. Save your money, take advantage of tuition assistance as much as possible, and good luck.

 

[FN FAL]

The day after Armageddon the only thing that will be left on the face of the Earth is cockroaches and FedEx pilots.

That's excellent! I'll need minions to help me rule the post apocalyptic world, and cockroaches can't drive them dam mad max dune buggies.

 

[Anais Nin]

Being ANYTHING other than a white male would help to get a job as a Fedex pilot

 

[N49185]

I am friends with a Fed-ex cheif Mant. Tech on the 727 (currently), and he says that I have a good shot on being a FedEx pilot if I apply as a cargo loader.(Of course, you need to fill the aformentioned quota). He also told me about a program where FedEx will pay for your Flight Training.

 

[SDF2BUF2MCO]

Flight Training?

FedEx pilots are indestructable. All those crashes yet nobody is ever hurt. It must be something in that industrial strength coffee they have.

The day after Armageddon the only thing that will be left on the face of the Earth is cockroaches and FedEx pilots.

But in the movie Castaway (?) the crew buys the farm!!???

Somewhat seriously, I've heard that before where FedEx will pay for flight training. Does anyone in the know, know if that is correct? If so, does it also apply to management folks ?

 

[bobbysamd]

Americans working in Canada v. Canadians working in the U.S.

Many years ago, when I was in broadcasting, I thought it might be interesting to work for CBC-Winnipeg. I found out that radio jobs in Canada go first to Canadians, unless there is no Canadian available that can fill the need.

Several years later, when I was getting nowhere with American commuter airlines, I thought I'd make inquiries to Air BC and Air Ontario. It's been too many years to remember clearly, but I recall not receiving a reply from Air Ontario. It may have been Air BC who wrote me, politely, that Canadian pilots have first crack at their jobs.

There is an outfit in the Northwest Territories, Buffalo Airways, that operates DC-3s and other interesting aircraft. It also has an A&P school. I would have loved to fly for them, but it is a Canadian company and I am an American. For me, as the expression goes, that's tough tacos.

It sucks though because Canada is such a big country but has so little opportunities for big airline advances . . . .

Doesn't it, though? I guess it depends on whose ox is being gored.

A little friendly advice: Concentrate first on earning your ratings and getting experience, and then worry about becoming eligible to fly the big iron.