Fed Ex Corporate

[BrokeAssPilot]

Anybody got the scoop on there corporate side i hear they are getting ready to hire this spring?

 

[2000flyer]

A few years ago I heard the interview / screening process was identical to the 121 side of the hangar. Don't know if it is different these days.

 

[fokkerjet]

I thought I read that FedEx corporate brought on pilots that were throwing boxes in the freight end.........I believe ProPilot ran an article on them a few years back.

 

[LimoDriver]

There will probably be some hiring in the spring to replace a few guys going to the freight side. But, I think the chief pilot already has a group of people he needs/wants to interview.

That's assuming the line is going to start hiring in the spring...

Internals who meet the minimum requirements get first dibs at the interview. They don't automatically get hired, but they do at least get the interview!

The interview is identical to the line interview - sim check, testing, situational based scenario thingy, and the face to face interview. The only difference is that the corporate aviation chief pilot sits in on the face to face interview. The good news, if you pass, is that you can go fly the freight (if you choose) after your three year "contract" flying corporate is up. You do not have to interview again.

 

[wannab0133]

mins

anyone know the mins or cantact info?

 

[AA717driver]

So, if I go out to the hub and IND and start throwing boxes, I'll get an interview?TC

 

[countbat]

That if you think JUST AN INTERVIEW is worth 1 year of trowing boxes, broken bones, pain in every muscle,sh#$y management attitude, and every f#rt is panished with months of extension. Plus during all this time you have to do about 100 hrs(recommended even if is not published) of flying without screwing Fedex schedule. When you got all this and very happy smile to everybody in Memphis, you will see that you are missing the most important qualification: your liason/connection/body/friend among the Iluminati from Memphis. Good Luck

 

[LimoDriver]

That if you think JUST AN INTERVIEW is worth 1 year of trowing boxes, broken bones, pain in every muscle,sh#$y management attitude, and every f#rt is panished with months of extension. Plus during all this time you have to do about 100 hrs(recommended even if is not published) of flying without screwing Fedex schedule. When you got all this and very happy smile to everybody in Memphis, you will see that you are missing the most important qualification: your liason/connection/body/friend among the Iluminati from Memphis. Good Luck

Sounds like somebody has a bad attitude!!!!

 

[LimoDriver]

So, if I go out to the hub and IND and start throwing boxes, I'll get an interview?TC

You will probably be interviewed if you meet the minimums and openings have been posted. You have to apply when the opening is posted.


The down side is:
You have to do some minimum time in your current position at FedEx before you can interview for a new position - it may be 1 or 2 years in the Hub. Also, your manager may not recommend your transfer, which could be a problem. IE - you'd have to be a good hub employee with a clean record. And just because you get the interview doesn't mean you get the job! You have to pass the interview like everyone else.

But, that being said, throwing boxes at the hub is one good way to get your foot in the door.

 

[Otter]

I heard today that Kinkos was being bought out and that Fedex may be who is buying them. Any effect on the flight department if this is true?

 

[fokkerjet]

I'd have to say that the little punk, with the tattos and body piercings, and who just printed up 500 resumes for you, is now first in line for an interview at FedEx

 

[AA717driver]

LOL @ Fokker!TC

 

[countbat]

LimoDriver that's not called bad attitude - just a sad observation. Tell that poetry to a friend of mine, furloughed from a Major and who took the worst decision of his life to join Fedex as a handler. 3 month later he had an work related accident which incapacitated him for life from flying. Fedex washed its hands with their plantation attitude that is allways the employee's fault. I have a feeling he is not the only one.
I believe flying for Fedex is a an excellent job. But accepting so called "foot on the door" jobs is not the right answer and you know very well you wouldn't do something like that. It is like playing lottery. Everybody has a chance of winning but how many win? I believe that you didn't throw boxes for few years to get the job. And because you are in the Corporate Department, please tell us how many pilots you have there who started as a handler!?.....and if you have any, how many pilots you are total - to make a ratio.
And to finish this story I strongly believe that THE PILOT who is able to follow this painful path SHOULD DESERVE TO GET the job WITHOUT AN INTERVIEW because he/she has proved his/her dedication and commitment toward the company and profession.
Speaking for myself I wouldn't do it. Few years of 150 dollars per week and all that trouble?. What about if after all that effort you don't make the interview?.....that's $%^# up.
Just my 2 cents.

 

[LimoDriver]

Countbat - It sounds to me like you have a bad attitude!!

Sorry about your friend - I hope things work out for him.



Several of the corporate pilots were "internal" hires. None from the hub (that I know of), but from other areas within the company. A couple were couriers, some were dispatchers, etc, etc. So, it does work for some. There is no guarantee. It is not for everyone. I don't know what the ratio is.

And to finish this story I strongly believe that THE PILOT who is able to follow this painful path SHOULD DESERVE TO GET the job WITHOUT AN INTERVIEW because he/she has proved his/her dedication and commitment toward the company and profession.

That doesn't make much sense. Because you were good at another job doesn't mean you are a good pilot. I feel you need to take and pass the pilot interview to prove you'll fit in as a pilot.

But accepting so called "foot on the door" jobs is not the right answer and you know very well you wouldn't do something like that

I did exactly something like that!

 

[countbat]

Happy New Year to you too.

 

[TonyC]

When you got all this and very happy smile to everybody in Memphis, you will see that you are missing the most important qualification: your liason/connection/body/friend among the Iluminati from Memphis. Good Luck

References are critical for getting to an interview from outside FedEx Express - - the external process. They are NOT required for the INTERNAL process.

It's understandable that you harbor bitter resentment against FedEx due to the percieved mistreatment of your buddy. Choosing to take a job with FedEx Express in order to take advantage of the Internal Hiring process is always a risk. As with any risk, one must measure the potential for success against the potential for failure, and the attending costs and rewards. Some of us have taken the risk and received a handsome reward. Some have taken the risk and incurred a cost. That phenomenon, my friend, is not unique to FedEx.

 

[LimoDriver]

It's understandable that you harbor bitter resentment against FedEx due to the percieved mistreatment of your buddy. Choosing to take a job with FedEx Express in order to take advantage of the Internal Hiring process is always a risk. As with any risk, one must measure the potential for success against the potential for failure, and the attending costs and rewards. Some of us have taken the risk and received a handsome reward. Some have taken the risk and incurred a cost. That phenomenon, my friend, is not unique to FedEx.

Well said, Tony. Thank you.

Every career move entails some risk. It does not always work out as expected. I've made a couple "career enhancing" moves that absolutely did not work out, but, at the time, I felt they were risks worth taking.

 

[Lrjet55]

About a 2 years ago I spoke with the corporate chief pilot. He didnt know me from adam and took the time to have me fax my resume and take a look. I didnt have enough time and experience but the guy was great. As a young pilot starting out having someone take some time to talk to ya was great. Does anyone know if the same guy is still around?

 

[C-5 MEM]

I don't know if this will help, but here goes. I live in MEM and know the CP. I talked with him about 6 months ago before heading back over to the desert. Here is how you get a interview. You must go through the same process as a position on the flight line at Fed Ex. You need to send a copy of your resume to the corporate flight department. Sorry I don't have there fax number but if you would call Fed Ex for their flight department (Corporate) they should give it to you. Mark M. the chief pilot said that if they want you they call over to Humarn Resources to pull your name for an interview. You go through all the steps, testing, background checks, interview and the sim ride. Either an Airbus or DC 10.
Then if all things go as planned you are offered an job, then you are sent to a Lear school training, must likely in ATL at Flight Safety.

I hope this helps.

TV

 

[Lrjet55]

Any info help, Thnx.