FedEX Feeder dorks

[AV80R]

I think he's making fun in response to your reply about another guy being typed in the ATP (advanced turbo prop) and you said you were ATP typed too. I think it was a typo meant to be ATR. He's typed in the ATR, not the ATP. The guy was making fun of that, not your rating.

I see, didn't realize he/she meant to say ATR - I did mean to say ATP. Didn't know where to put it so I put it under "Ratings."

As far as the FedEX drivers go...Some of them are independent contractors, but they're not actually working for another company; most are self-employed.

I thought all of them were independent contractors? I am talking about the 18-wheel truck drivers here...and I thought some of them were suing FedEx because they claim they are not "independent" contractors but rather full-time employees...?

 

[say again]

Daytonaflyer-are you kidding me?!?!?! Who gives a rats a$$ who they say they fly for? Does it affect you in any way? Highly unlikely. So relax, have a beer, and pick up a $2 whore. You'll be glad ya did.:beer:

 

[Daytonaflyer]

That's right, it's okay if they're lying just as long as it doesn't affect me. If they fool others it's just fine. **Sarcasm**

The fact that it affected a very good friend of mine by this guy lying to her matters to me.

But I WILL have that beer.

 

[colt27to42]

I fly for MAC and sometimes it is necessary to elaborate, regarding the FedEx connection, in order to get the point across to non-aviation types....if you are an ailine transport pilot, then you are "certificated" as such, if on the other hand, you are type rated in the Advanced Turbo Prop, commonly referred to as the ATP, official designator BAE-ATP, then you have an ATP type rating. I flew the ATP for a United Express operator in the mid-90's and we were the only operator of the ATP in the USA, never quite caught on, I guess that is because British Aerospace did not give them away, as was the case for the most part with the ATR. I think this is the reason there were so many ATR's in the USA. the ATP by far is a better plane and funner to fly, in my opinion, having now flown both A/C types. bottom line is if you are type rated in the ATP, then I probably know you, this is the reason for my reply. I guess some of you younger guys may not know the history, so there you have it

 

[Daytonaflyer]

ATP, interesting. Yep, that's before my time.

 

[jmreii]

This may be rumor, but I thought FED EX didn't like hiring the feeder guys for some reason. Conflict of interest or something?

It is a rumor, if you choose to not make yourself qualified to work some place that's on you. Fedex wants to see jet time because it makes you competitive( that's the easy part). The hard part is getting your sponsor and recommendations together.

 

[jmreii]

hey jm reii...you typed in the ATP??? where did you fly the Advanced Turbo Prop????? UFuS??

Yes, I am typed in the aircraft you see, flew these aircraft at mesa and westair.

 

[landlover]

wo cares,props are for boats!



its a joke

 

[Jtodd]

I dont know why people care about this so much. Relax and let them say what they want. You know the truth and that should be enough.

 

[TheBaron]

Why is everyone so upset here? Heck, even FedEx truck drivers are not FedEx employees. They are "independent contracted employees," remember? Sry, couldn’t resist

Only semi-correct. The FedEx home delivery guys are independent contractors assigned an area by the company. The FedEx Express (purple/orange) drivers are company employees; so are the FedEx Freight drivers.

 

[goodgig]

ATP, interesting. Yep, that's before my time.

We knew that.

 

[AV80R]

Only semi-correct. The FedEx home delivery guys are independent contractors assigned an area by the company. The FedEx Express (purple/orange) drivers are company employees; so are the FedEx Freight drivers.

I see; thanks for the correction, was a little confused by what I've read in the papers.

 

[say again]

That's right, it's okay if they're lying just as long as it doesn't affect me. If they fool others it's just fine. **Sarcasm**

The fact that it affected a very good friend of mine by this guy lying to her matters to me.

But I WILL have that beer.

Hmmmm......maybe just a tad onthe over-sensitive side here!?!?!
What can the possible affects of this be to one of your friends?? Seriously, Id like to know.

 

[dillfer]

This all started two days ago when I was talking to an ex girlfriend of mine on the phone. She had just gone to her 10 year HS reunion and was telling me about a guy I used to know back in high school who was at the reunion and told her he is now a pilot for FedEX. Did I mention this girl is pretty hot too?

She went on to say that she was impressed this guy made it there so young because she remembered when I told her how difficult it is to get hired by FedEX, and UPS, and that most people don't get to those companies until their late 30's or 40's...and he is only 27.

I thought that was peculiar if not unlikely so I asked her where he was based...she said Spokane, WA. I almost couldn't contain my laughter when she told me that. Then I had explain to her the diffence between FedEX and the FedEX feeders.

You left out the most important part of the story. Did He get into her pants? Did the story work?

 

[GSXR600]

You left out the most important part of the story. Did He get into her pants? Did the story work?

and the winner iiisssss????????