FedEx and referrals

[RedDogC130]

Does anyone know how much weight is given for a referral through the computer system at FedEx, from a Captain and FE in getting an interview? Does the person have to walk you or your resume in or just do the computer referral I hear about? Any input?????? Thanks

 

[RedDogC130]

anyone??????

 

[Z_Pilot]

I would like to know as well, but I am forced to assume that we are SOL. There are just too many folks out there that know a current FedEx pilot well (flown with, worked with, or good friends) that will walk their stuff into HQ. The referring pilot has an interview with the CP at FedEx...the CP determins how well the pilot knows the applicant and will make the call from there.

I have a FedEx referral online, but I don't know him well enough to get past this hurdle.

Good Luck

 

[Mr Zog]

Right now having a sponsor walk your resume into his Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP) or schedule a face-to-face meeting for you with the chief pilot (I don't know if we are still doing that or not) DEFINITELY HELPS. You need for one of the individuals on you application, to become your "sponsor" There is a separate sponsor interview sheet that the ACPs have. Bottom line is it helps to have someone go to bat for you with the ACP or CP.

 

[RedDogC130]

They both said they put a referral through their..your computer system. I have both on my online profile as references. I am curious if that is enough to get an interview with competative times. I live in Little Rock right now..I would drive over any time to meet a CP. Thanks for the response

 

[HoursHore]

Told at the interview that the Sponsor walk in is a must. No need for a face to face, although the furloughed guys I interviewed with did go in for a face to face. Although I do know of a furloghed guy with an upcoming interview who did not. All of the furlo's were big three, not US Air.

 

[PurpleTail]

I have both on my online profile as references. I am curious if that is enough to get an interview with competative times.

There is really not much more you can do at this point except wait, patiently, in line like everyone else trying to get an interview.

I will suggest that 1) get either the Captain or the FE reference to walk your resume into one (doesn't really matter which one) of the ACP offices and vouch for you personally and 2) update your online app at least every two weeks.

Both will help get your app to the top of the pile faster, from what I'm told.

Good luck and stay positive, competition is really tight right now.

 

[RedDogC130]

Thanks for the info.

 

[Spur]

FWIW, I was told by an ACP that you needed 3 online recs (1 with someone you have flown with) and someone to walk your stuff in for a chat with an ACP. The ACP will pull up your app and confirm you have 3 recs (linked to the 3 employee #s you listed on your app) and then interview your sponsor about you. After that your app continues in the "process" with input from the ACP.

 

[RedDogC130]

Well, I guess I need to meet and befriend another FedEx pilot. Anyone...anyone???? Thanks for all the info.

 

[capt. megadeth]

I had a meeting with one of the ACPs and he said that additional recs (I only have one who is also my sponsor) were "not necessary". Unfortunately, I haven't gotten a call yet. Hopefully I am somewhere in line....I hope.

 

[sandman2122]

Apparently every ACP has their own perferences. Example: My ACP said 3-6 recommendations were ideal.

All I can say is don't go overboard with 10 -15 rec's or min run it either with one or two (that's if you know several good friend's in Memfo - get them to write you a shining recommendation).

That way, you'll never second guess yourself about "why I never got a call", and "maybe I should have asked more than one or two guys to write me a reommendation".

Now is not the time to min run anything........


Back to my bottle of German Gluhwein...........PROST!

 

[capt. megadeth]

Apparently every ACP has their own perferences. Example: My ACP said 3-6 recommendations were ideal.

All I can say is don't go overboard with 10 -15 rec's or min run it either with one or two (that's if you know several good friend's in Memfo - get them to write you a shining recommendation).

That way, you'll never second guess yourself about "why I never got a call", and "maybe I should have asked more than one or two guys to write me a reommendation".

Now is not the time to min run anything........


Back to my bottle of German Gluhwein...........PROST!

I don't know anyone else

 

[Ualexpress]

Told at the interview that the Sponsor walk in is a must. No need for a face to face, although the furloughed guys I interviewed with did go in for a face to face. Although I do know of a furloghed guy with an upcoming interview who did not. All of the furlo's were big three, not US Air.

Hourshore,

Were any of the furloughed guys that interviewed with you currently flying with someone else?

Ualexpress

 

[SmackYourPappy]

As of 2 weeks ago when I did the meet-n-greet with the ACP in MEM, he said that ALL interview selectees had to go through the "pre-interview interview" with an ACP and ALL had to have a sponsor. Afterwards, there is an ACP/CP board that meets once every few weeks to discuss what they have, and make recommendations to John Ryder and his interview team for the calls to go out. This process can take up to 4 weeks from the meet-n-greet.

I also was told that 3 letters/recommendations from current FDX pilots IS A MUST. If you dont have 3 from PILOTS (station mgrs/HQ types/etc.. does not count) then you are just not competitive now.

It was a great interview and a great company... I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

 

[HoursHore]

Hourshore,

Were any of the furloughed guys that interviewed with you currently flying with someone else?

Ualexpress

The Guard or reserve, none had taken Another Civilian Job.

 

[XJguy]

How long after being hired must you wait to sponser someone?

After IOE?
Or 6 Months?
Or 1 Year?

Thanks!

 

[NightFlyer]

I'm not really sure where the 3 letters of rec thing is coming from but I've had two guys get interviews recently and both only had one letter of rec from me. I did walk their resumes into the chief pilot and I had flown with both of them. Maybe it was the $1000 check made to cash that was paper clipped to the resume that did the trick. Seriously though, it can be done with just one letter of rec. Good luck guys.


NightFlyer

 

[capt. megadeth]

I'm not really sure where the 3 letters of rec thing is coming from but I've had two guys get interviews recently and both only had one letter of rec from me. I did walk their resumes into the chief pilot and I had flown with both of them. Maybe it was the $1000 check made to cash that was paper clipped to the resume that did the trick. Seriously though, it can be done with just one letter of rec. Good luck guys.


NightFlyer

I'll send $2000 today!