FedEx Corporate Flight Department

[Sweptwing Thing]

I have read several posts about the FedEx Corporate Flight Department in the past. Does anyone know what their requirements are and the contact info?

 

[C-5 MEM]

Fed

The requirments for corp are the same as for the line pilots and you apply the same way via on-line.

 

[Fracster]

Can the FedEx corp guys jumpseat on mainline FedEx?

 

[C-5 MEM]

Right now only individuals on offical business can JS.

Can the FedEx corp guys jumpseat on mainline FedEx?

 

[Fracster]

Thanks.

That would be a cool benny if they could.

 

[twgordy]

Yes, they can jumpseat on mainline on everything except the 727 anywhere in the world.

 

[Fracster]

Seriously?

 

[C-5 MEM]

Twogordy,

Are u over on Democrat?

 

[twgordy]

Yes sir I am, spent three years on the west side of Democrat. I have now crossed over to the dark side and loving it.

 

[C-5 MEM]

I talked to PM a few weeks ago. I heard that a few might cross in Feb.
I am next door to you. Talk about taxing out of parking.

 

[twgordy]

PM must be drinking again. The next available crossing will happen in July unless.....one or two individuals have changed their mind.

 

[Heavy Set]

As an outsider to this discussion, does "crossing" refer to going from the corporate side to the freighter side? That being said, why would one of the corporate guys not want to make more money on the freighter side? Seems like a natural decision if given the opportunity - unless someone can't stand some night-flying... What would be so appealing about the corporate side of Fedex to keep someone there?

 

[HawkDrvr]

Yes, that means jumping over to mainline. Last I heard you are eligible to make the switch after 3 years.

 

[Mentorplt]

TwGordy

How much are you guys gone on the Corp side?

Mentorplt

 

[FECAV8R]

Mentorplt

I can answer your question since twgordy is currently on a trip.....

I flew FedEx Corp. for A little more than 3 1/2 years and averaged being away from home approximately 4-6 nights a month.

The job calls for being scheduled to work 16 days a month....of these you are generally on a scheduled trip 10-12 days and possibly on 'standby' (at home) the remaning days of the month.

Hope this answers your question.

 

[laser]

How about starting pay and upgrade time? How long before you're flying the Challenger?

 

[FECAV8R]

Laser


Pay and upgrade time to Chellenger are largely based on your prior flight experience.
Some folks get hired to fly the Challenger right away while some will find themselves waiting a while. This also depends on the needs of the company.....Only the pilots based in MEM will fly the Challenger or the Global Express. The pilots based at the other three crew bases (DAL, HRO, & PIT) can expect to fly the Learjet 45.
The job is a salaried position and there are two levels of entry pay. One may be hired as either a 'light jet capatain' or a 'heavy jet captain'. A light jet captain can expect to be paid an annual salary ranging from 48,000 to 55,000. A heavy jet captin could expect to receive between 67,000 and 75,000 annually. If you are hired as a light jet captain, you can expect to be upgraded (assuming no problems with the individual) after accumulating 500 hours in the company airplanes from either seat (L/R) position.
These numbers may vary since it has been a year since I flew with the corporate side of the business at FedEx.
In a nutshell........this is one of the best jobs in the industry....hard to beat it.

 

[psysicx]

How does one apply to the corporate side.Is it threw the same process?

 

[Sweptwing Thing]

Does anyone know what the interview experience is like for the corporate side and if there are any openings at this time?

 

[FECAV8R]

Re Fdx corporate flight dept. openings:

Not sure if there are any openings at this writing, but have been told to see openings this spring/summer time frame as there are a few guys that will be eligible to move over to the cargo side of the business.

The interview:

This is a two day process....

Day one is a simulator evaluation where the candidate is asked to perform basic attitude instrument flying maneuvers in one of the companies simulators in MEM. Most likely a A310, DC-10, or B727 simulator. This depends on simulator availability.

Day two begins at approximatley 0800 hrs and last most of the day. This includes the following:
-Written test.....much like the AFOQT or SAT
-CRM role play excercise
-Panel interview

This is not one of the easiest interview processes, but does a good job of screening applicants.

FECAV8R