FEDEX Fall Classes

[Goose17]

it depends...

A typical line on the 727 at Fed Ex all depends on what you want. For me, living in Memphis, 2 young kids not in school, hired in February; my objective is day flying. I don't care where I go, or how often I go, as long as it is day time flying. I personally haven't taken off past midnight in nearly 4 months. Considering that is when I got off reserves, that is alright in my book. My line this month is all "afternoon out-n-backs". The first 3 weeks are Tuesday through Friday, depart early afternoon and land a little before midnight. The rest of the month is off. Twelve total days at work. This maximizes my day flying, my pay, and my time at home.

For a commuter, they may want something else. They may be looking for a week on / week off with layovers to avoid a crash pad and make some per diem. Others may be looking for weekend layovers in their home town. Like I originally said... it all depends on what you want. Fortunately, there is enough guys that want different things that most are satisfied.

Goose17

 

[purpandorange]

I guess I am in the pool! I got the call in Sept. But last week, i got a letter stating that there was no official job offer, that instead I was in the "pilot recruitment pool." They still have to do the reference checks and some other stuff. this is my first civ job... is this normal? Or is this what "the pool" is and i shouldn't sweat it?

 

[flying]

You're In

Welcome to the pool you are in. Now the waiting game starts. Try to enjoy the time off until the classes start again. See you in Memphis.

flying

 

[Goose17]

do not sweat

Hey guys in the pool,

Don't sweat it! I was in the exact same position this time last year. I got the letter stating welcome to the pilot pool / this is not a job offer / we will continue to do the background checks and other hoopla!

What does this all mean? YOU HAVE A JOB WITH FED EX! When? That is the unknown. Typically it starts up again right after peek.

Last year, when I got this letter, I called Kim Daniels and asked her what it all meant. She said, not to worry, you have a job, it is just a matter of when. I interviewed in Aug 01, got the letter some 6 weeks later, and started class in February.

Fed Ex has ALWAYS honored their hiring pool and as a side note; they have never furloughed.

So, what I am trying to say is; CONGRATULATIONS! If you have the letter, you have a job. It is that simple. Now, in the mean time, try not to go broke! ; )

Goose17

 

[md8pilot]

Interviews

Goose17,

I realize each year is probably different; but in the past, how long after peak did interviews pick up again? Thanks for all of the info.

 

[Purple Haze]

I spoke to the chief pilot today: January

 

[Falconjet]

FDX Interviews

There were people interviewing last week here at FDX. Smaller numbers than earlier in the fall, but interviews none the less. I don't know how long into peak they will continue to interview. Everybody has a guess but nobody really knows for sure when hiring will pickup again. We're hoping for Jan, but that is just hoping.

 

[Goose17]

unknown

The hiring for next year is unknown as most have said. The bean counters are saying 100 pilots for next year, but the pilot force is saying much more (very typical for each). Assuming there is zero growth in the industry and economy, and no one gets out on medical or early retirement, we will have to at least cover the scheduled retirements. The near future numbers are:

03' 83
04' 76
05' 128
06' 162'
07' 170

and so on.

There are a ton of opinions, rumors and alike circulating out there, but it is really an unknown. We only have our past to predict the future. Typically we shut down for peak and resume again in January or February.

Keep at it, update your profile, try not to go broke, and before you know it - you'll be on the inside looking out.

Goose17

 

[P3tarbaby]

I interviewed 23/24 Sept and got a letter today, NO CALL, that I am in the pool. KD told us at the interview that if we were hired to expect to start late spring.

 

[Spur]

Email from an ACP today said that a class of 24 is scheduled for 18 Nov. Currently about 85 in the pool, this will bring it down to around 60.

Also heard someone say that they talked to Jack Lewis, and he said that the lawsuit against DHL for the international mail contract was a done deal, and that it will significantly increase the number of MD-11 pilots we need... lets hope.

 

[flying]

That's Great News

The 18 Nov class is great news for concerned I am sure! Has anybody else heard any of the same thing?

flying

 

[Falconjet]

Fedex Classes

I was in the Air Operations Center today and was also told by a fairly senior source that we would have a double (24) class starting on Nov 18th and that we had about 85 people in the pool. I would think that those 24 will or have already gotten a letter with the class date if the info is correct. Let's hope so!

 

[U2FDX]

I believe that I am #4 or so on the actual pool list and I have not heard anything yet.
It is definatly the best rumor that I have heard in a long time. I am praying that it is true.

 

[P3tarbaby]

Any word on future class sizes after the first of the year? Are they going to stay at 24 or drop back to 12? Anyone heard anything?

 

[grinder]

Looks like FEDEX is picking up DAL's MD-11s.