Fedex Application Window Open

[flycrjs]

Fedex App window is now open to new profiles.

Simply go to: http://pilot.fedex.com

You have to click on the 'Pilot Careers' text link on the left side of the screen to access the logon and new users screen.

In the past the link was in the middle of the page, but it isn't as of about five minutes ago.

Hurry and get your app in before the window opens!!!

Here comes the hiring train...

 

[schafjet]

So, I applied back in 2000 and kept it up to date until I couldn't access the site any longer. Now I'm trying to log on and update my profile and my password no longer works. Do I have to reapply and submit another $50.00?

 

[Mooseflyer]

Thanks for the heads up....

 

[herewego again]

So, I applied back in 2000 and kept it up to date until I couldn't access the site any longer. Now I'm trying to log on and update my profile and my password no longer works. Do I have to reapply and submit another $50.00?

It seems to be the case. I just did most of the app and it wouldn't take without ponying up a credit card number for $50. I wonder if they'll refund it for California applicants like last time. Everything else is so expensive out here, any break would help!

Good luck to all.

PS, They also ask if you are furloughed, when your furlough started, is your airline still operating, and whats its name! Sure hope there isn't some profiling going on there!

 

[LearLove]

schafjet,

I applied in june 2000 and updated every month until we couldn't back in sept/oct 2003. Last month the site started letting us reupdate for the first time since. I updated last month and just now 4/5/04. Maybe if you did not update in March 2004 (last month) the system kicked you out because sept 2003 to mar 2004 is 6 months and I think you need to update at least every 6 month or they kick you out. Hope its not the case though. Good luck.

 

[schafjet]

ahhh, missed it by that much.

 

[Falconjet]

Update!

It is very important to update your profile every month or so, but I'm pretty sure you didn't get kicked out of the system for not updating in 6 months. I was hired over a year and a half ago and my file was still in the system as of a month or so ago, and needless to say I hadn't updated it.

Herewego: The SCP has stated that we will only hire furloughees from USAirways. I guess you could call that profiling. The rationale was that there were simply too many applicants from the general population to try to differentiate one furloughee from another, or something like that. I'm not defending it, I'm just repeating what was said.

I'd keep trying to update and if it wouldn't update I would start over and at some point give KD a call to straighten things out. I'll bet they will refund your money if you paid the first time, but who knows. Either way, its probably 50 bucks well spent.

Good luck.

FJ

 

[rstev1955]

Pilot Careers
Profile Form Entry
First-time Users

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We are currently not accepting new profiles. Please check back with us later.
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Am I missing something here? Still looks to me like they aren't accepting new profiles.

 

[flycrjs]

rstev1955:

I just went and checked the site again after your last post.

Go to 'Pilot Careers', then 'Profile Form', then click the 'Submit or Update Profile' link in the top middle of the page.

Hope this helps...

 

[rstev1955]

Okay sorry....

After about 25 tries I finally got in. Took about 10 refreshes to get some of the screens to come up, including the payment screen, but....looks like I am in.

THANKS !!

 

[Sensei]

I had updated mine in March as well--and printed out a hard copy in case I had to see Judge Judy about my $50.00. I did have trouble today at first so I had to use the password help feature. (The hard copy from March definitely helped with the info stuff) I never received the e-mail with my password, but I was able to log in after I supplied all of the info. Had to refresh alot as well. Details are sketchy, but I'm in.

Sensei

 

[HA25]

So, I applied back in 2000 and kept it up to date until I couldn't access the site any longer. Now I'm trying to log on and update my profile and my password no longer works. Do I have to reapply and submit another $50.00?

Mine is still in.. you should have to pay again.

 

[smokey999]

Do you have to have the mins to submit? Hope to get on sometime in the next decade once I grab some turbine PIC.

 

[Mooseflyer]

Nope, mins are not required to submit.

 

['72Gremlin]

Smokey,
From the website:

Q: What if I don't have 1,000 hours pilot in command time?
A: While the minimum is currently 1,000 hours PIC, we welcome your profile in order to track your progress. And, remember you can update as often as you want but at least once per year to remain active.

Get your credit card fired up!

 

[Okaythen]

Advice for Furloughed Types

I'm curious what the advice from current FedEx pilots would be for furloughed (other than US Air) types.

Is it even worth applying if you're furloughed? Is there any reasonable chance that the policy will soften, i.e. resign seniority with job offer?

I understand the philosophy of "just go ahead and apply regardless," but I would like to know if it's completely worthless. For that matter, if you check certain blocks on the app where it asks if you're furloughed, does it even allow you to proceed?

Also, I understand in the past there have been pilots who got an interview by taking a non-flying FedEx job. Would a furloughed pilot be interviewed if he was working as a courier?

Thanks for any input!

OK

 

[PurpleTail]

Straight from the CP...Will will NOT hire any furloughed pilots. If you are furloughed you can either A) get a job at FedEx in another department and then try to transfer or B) go to work for a commuter and apply.

FedEx got burned pretty good during the last recession in the early 90's where they hired a bunch of furloughs (that resigned their seniority numbers) but ended up leaving anyway when they got called back.

Honestly, if you're furloughed save the $50.00 unless you have a half of dozen current FedEx pilots that would volch for you. Sorry if this isn't what you wanted to hear, just being honest.

 

[Marquis de Saab]

Purple Tail-

What if I'm a furloughed major pilot already working for a regional? Should I still save my $50?


Wish me luck.

 

[Okaythen]

Purple Tail,
I appreciate your reply and ESPECIALLY the honesty. Was your comment about knowing "half a dozen FedEx pilots" tongue in cheek, or do you really think that would matter? I do have a couple of pilots there that would vouch for me, but I'm sure there are plenty of furloughed folks who have that and more. I doubt FedEx wants to make special exceptions or that would just cause even more problems for them, but obviously, I don't know.

I'm not sure I understand the "get a job with a commuter" option. How does that affect my ability to still go back to the airline that furloughed me? Does the chief pilot really view that as a different scenario?

Thanks again for the post.

OK

 

[Falconjet]

Exception

The SCP said that we wouldn't hire any furloughs from airlines other than USAirways. I had 3 or 4 USAirways furloughees in my new hire class in 02.

THe way I read the SCP, if you have resigned already and working for a regional you will be looked at like everybody else. Plus, if you can take the time to throw boxes or get in the training department or corporate flight department you will get looked at after 3 years.

IF you are furloughed from USAirways I would definitely apply.

FJ

 

[USNFDX]

If you work for Fedex Express, and after 1 yr, you meet the qualifications, and a position is open, you will get an interview. Whether you’re throwing boxes, sweeping floors, flying for corp. or advising Fred on acquisitions.

If you are hired as professional instructor, you are also hire to the line, after meeting your 3 yr obligation in the training dept. You actually go through 2 sets of interviews to be a prof, one for the line and one for prof. You must pass both to be hired as a prof.

Furloughees,
I don't think there is an official written policy. There is one recent furloughed American guy on the property(according to BH). Back in the early 90s FedEx got burned big time by American. We hired a bunch of American guys who resigned their sen. When it came time for recalls Cecil(CP AA, I think) did a cool thing for his guys and disregarded the letters. Mass exodus. And who can blame them. Right seat of MD-80 vs 727FE doing night hub turns.

It's not just about the guys that left. It's quite conceivable that there could be attitude problems when someone comes from the right seat of A320 and is now coffee bitch on the slave ship in the middle of the night.

I think that the SCP believes that anybody who is willing to go back to a commuter, or throw boxes in the middle of the night, is going to be d@mn glad to be the coffee B1tch. Not someone who is looking for a paycheck until xyz recalls them.

DC10 Coffee B1tch (and proud of it!)

 

[klhoard]

Downside of Throwing Boxes

Apparently there are some land mines associated with "throwing boxes" while awaiting a pilot interview. Remember that your peers working the hub will be there for the rest of their lives, and anything you do (or happens to you) can and will follow you to your pilot interview. If your manager in the "hub" has had a bad experience with pilots (say. . . perhaps unflattering articles in the local paper during contract negotiations??), then you're in danger of getting paper written on you that WILL follow you to your interview.

I talked to one guy who was flying part-time for another company while throwing boxes here in MEM. During his line pilot interview, his FDX attendance record was pulled out by the interviewer and compared with his flight log book. Apparently he had called in sick a few times (with his FDX manager's approval) to make 4-day weekends for flying. Thank you for playing. . .try again next year.

Hopefully someone on this board has gone this route and my gouge is wrong. . but unless someone has very compelling reasons to "throw boxes" at FDX vs. working at Home Depot or greet people at Wal-Mart, I advise them to not take the chance.

I'm sure that working as a Professional or Corporate flight department is a totally different experience and if you don't mind waiting three years to get to the line would be an outstanding option.

 

[Twins8791]

I was just able to get my profile in as well - took lots of refreshes and resubmitting information, but it did finally take. Does anyone know what the military conversion is at Fed-ex? I just left the hours as straight up off my military log, but every little bit would help. Last I remember it was .2 hours per sortie, but I don't want to convert anything unless I know for sure. Thanks,

GO TWINS!!

 

[Goose17]

it is really official

The FedEx pilot web site is updated it officially states the site is open for new applicants:

"To learn about an aviation career with FedEx choose the Pilot Careers option. If you would like to be considered, continue to the pilot profile form to submit your information."

Bring em on!

Goose17

 

[donger]

Twins,

You are correct 0.2 per sortie, so start counting!

This is the best sign I have seen from FedEx that the hiring machine is begining to move forward!

...well, other than the classes training right now.

With my fingers still crossed that I get to move to Memphis REAL SOON!!!!

 

[cgmason1]

Twins,

You are correct 0.2 per sortie, so start counting!

Just found it in the Question and Answer section:
Q: Can I use a conversion factor when determining flight time accumulated in the military?
A: Yes. You may add a plus (.2) per sortie factor to your flight times. Please note that this conversion factor is applied to each sortie not to total time.

Thanks and Fly Safe
Chuck

 

[TonyC]

Re: Downside of Throwing Boxes

Apparently there are some land mines associated with "throwing boxes" while awaiting a pilot interview.

...

Hopefully someone on this board has gone this route and my gouge is wrong. . but unless someone has very compelling reasons to "throw boxes" at FDX vs. working at Home Depot or greet people at Wal-Mart, I advise them to not take the chance.

If your goal is to get a seniority number with FedEx, the compelling reason is a guaranteed interview in 1 year. Home Depot won't get you an interview, and being a professional instructor (or corporate pilot) will take three years.

Yes, there are risks, but the potential reward is great. If you do stupid things, don't be surprised when they follow you. But of course, that holds true in all of your other endeavors, as well.

(By the way, throwing boxes is not the only way to go. ANY permanent position with FedEx Express will get you the interview in a minimum of 12 months - - some jobs require a longer commitment. Working any of the hubs, working any of the ramps, or working any of the stations will fill the bill. If you Absolutely want to fly for FedEx, I recommend the option.)