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[Princedietrich]

Realistically speaking, what are the qualifications needed to get a job with one of the major freight carriers like FedEx, UPS, DHL, Abex, Atlas/Polar and what are the chances of actually getting in the door if one has those qualifications?

Assuming they are hiring of course.

 

[KeroseneSnorter]

Polar/Atlas- 4000+ with large jet time and an internal rec.

Some others here and there, but most fall into the above catagory from what I have seen. All newhires are F/O. Both Po and ATlas use PFE's 100%

Not hiring right now, no word on when they will.

 

[fartknocker]

At FedEx, you need an internal rec. 3 if you can get them. One of them has to set up a meeting with a chief pilot. This is a meeting to get you in the pile of folks who will get an interview.

Here are the qualifications straight from: https://www.pilotcredentials.com/careers/index.php?a=qualifications

Pilot Careers
Qualifications

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
• College Degree 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 second-in-command in multi-engine turbo-prop A/C or jet A/C or combination thereof, including a minimum of 1000 hours total fixed-wing pilot-in-command in multi-engine turbo prop A/C or jet A/C 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

If you meet the mins, and have an internal rec., you have a good shot. I have heard hiring estimates of 60 pilots a month for a while.