Interviewed w/Fedex in October 2001. I had applied in Feb 2001. Didn't know anybody in the Co, so no LOR.
Sim check in an Airbus, starting at 2300. The evaluator briefed 6 of us and led us to believe we had better be perfect or it would be a bust. I was awful (I thought) but they still called me back for the next stage. No take-offs or landings. Turns, climb/descend at specific rates and then an entry and 1 hold.
Next day was free. 3rd day, interview vs 2 pilots. Very relaxed. All the questions were exactly like the SWA questions, ie tell us about a time.....
Next event was a situational based interview where they give you a scenario and you are the captain. Something like, your primary is weathered out, your divert has a 737 crashed on the main, the alternate runway is being de-iced, you can't make anywhere else (fuel), and oh, by the way, a jumpseater is having a heart attack and needs treatment NOW. Actually that was fun.
Final part is a computer battery of tests. I walked out feeling really really dumb. Later found out so did everyone else.
The events can be in a different order. Overall it was not an unpleasant experience and the Fedex people went out of their way to be friendly.
I kept e-mail contact with the guys in my group. 1 was told 1 week later he had not got in. They then waited 8 weeks to reject me. Oh well. Thankfully have a job offer from my primary anyway.
Hope this helps.
