FedEx at Air Inc.

[pilot141]

What we have here, folks, is a classic case of "What's good for me is good for everyone else".

b757driver decided that he didn't want to get a bunch of recs or play the networking game to get hired at an airline. Fair enough; that's his choice. He managed to find a job that he likes based solely on his logbook and his interview; again: good for him.

Where it all goes wrong is when b757 driver tries to project his experiences on to everyone else.

And here I address b757 driver directly: Just because you said "Screw it" to the whole FedEx process does not mean that the process itself is worthless.

Have you ever known ayone that has run a marathon? A buddy of mine just turned 40 and ran a marathon. Why the hell would he get up at 6 am and run 10, 12, or 15 miles three times a week? There was no chance of him winning anything; hell he'd be lucky to finish the race. But he ran and ran, and on race day he ran the entire dang race.

From my perspective every second he spent running was a waste of time. From his perspective those times were the most important times of his life.

Who is right?

We both are.

Everything depends on perspective. You cannot tell me what would be good for me, just as I cannot tell you what would be good for you.

I'm glad that you got a job that you enjoy, and that you are happy in your work. But you cannot come here and tell everyone that the way to a fulfilling job is the path YOU took.

Everyone here has different goals, different backgrounds and different expectations. Your loud proclamations that FedEx is a "closed shop" and not worth people's time are both inaccurate and misleading.

You chose not to apply at FedEx: fine. But at least give other people the chance to make their own decision rather than slandering a company that you never even applied to.

Fly safe.

 

[Tanner]

A little off the subject but,....I've got three internal LOR's and did the M&G back in early Sep. My sponsor was emailed from a Capt. ACP this week and was told they had misplaced my sponsor's SIW for my folder. The email stated that..."they were preparing my package for the next step; interview." I've got two questions: 1.) I haven't flown with any of the folks that have helped me to this point. Do I stand a chance in the interview?
2.) Is it possible that the time frame between M&G and actual interview call lesson?

Thanks in advance!

Just a civilian guy who respects all aviators no matter what their background is.

 

[New FDX Guy]

1.) I haven't flown with any of the folks that have helped me to this point. Do I stand a chance in the interview?

I don't think the interview takes into consideration this 'history.' You will be evaluated like everyone else and likely stand a pretty good chance of making it through. Be sure to get prepared early.

2.) Is it possible that the time frame between M&G and actual interview call lesson?

I don't speak jive, so I'm not sure what you're asking here, but the timing of the M&G and prospective call for interview is within the realm of normalcy. Perhaps even better than average.

Just a civilian guy who respects all aviators no matter what their background is.

At least you're saying the right stuff, good luck and enjoy the process.

 

[pilot141]

My sponsor was emailed from a Capt. ACP this week and was told they had misplaced my sponsor's SIW for my folder. The email stated that..."they were preparing my package for the next step; interview."

Trying to figure this out...From what I can get your sponsor is a regular Joe, but was told by an ACP (who happened to be a CA) that your folder had been misplaced.

Correct so far?

My response to anything like this: get your buds (ie your sponsor) to find out exactly WTF is going on with your package. Don't accept "preparing", etc.

Find out how you stand.....it might be VERY different than what you think.