FedEx interview opening question

[hawkerdude]

Ok first time on. so be nice out there ,, does anyone know if FEDEX will use the same interview program as they did a few years back. i have some gouge on their process, but was wondering if it was still valid .
also how much time do you get from when KD calls until they sced an interview time...also any tips on retaking the FE written, mine has expired and I need to get it done again,, its painfull...
thanks for any info.. enjoy reading the
fedex forums..keep the good news comming

 

[donger]

Check out the website Aviationinterviews.com and view the FedEx interviews. The latest is about two years old, but they had just changed the questions in the panel interview. Everything else is about the same, but I am sure there are some guys that can confirm the process.

As for the FE written, definately get it done and have your score sheet for the interview. All ATPs is one option but it will run you $250 and added costs if there is not one near you. Another option is to use this website: Sheppardair.com

They will take care of you and you can study in your own home on your own computer. Why they have the same Question bank that has been reduced to include the only the questions you will encounter on the exam. I have done both and I much prefered the sheppardair process.

Still drown proofing in the pool

 

[MercuryPilot]

FEDEX interview gouge

HD,

I recommend you contact Aaron Hagan (AlbieF15) at:

http://www.emeraldcoastinterviewconsulting.com

He works for FEDEX and runs an interview prep course for the FEDEX interview. I used him for jetBlue and I'm a believer. One of my Navy buddies used him for the FEDEX interview and was successful as well.

MP

 

[pony251]

FEX question, I know that your ATP written is still valid if your flying for a part 121 carrier after 2 years. Is the same true with the FEX written? What if you are furloughed and flying in the guard? Trying to find out out if I need to retake the test.

 

[Falconjet]

Some Answers

hawkerdude: Welcome to the forum. I can sort of answer some of you questions. First off, the call for the interview will likely only be about 2 weeks out. If you can't make it within those two weeks I'm sure they will work with you on a later date, but I wouldn't push it back unless it was absolutely impossible for you to make it to the first one offered. Every day you delay may cost you some very valuable seniority, and you never know when they may turn off the tap. You don't want to spend 2 years in a pool because you delayed an interview date.

The gouge on aviationinterviews.com hasn't been updated probably because there haven't been many interviews in the past 2 years, plus you are asked to sign a confidentiality agreement during the interview process, so most people are reluctant to put too much out there on the site. Our sim instructor briefed us that there may or not be gouge out there on the sim ride and it may or may not be accurate, he could neither confirm or deny. I don't think they really want everybody to have the exact questions and such that are out there on the web because they want the process to be fair to everybody.

That being said, I think it is fair to generally describe the interview process as follows. Day one, sim eval in either the early am or pm. If it goes well (general instrument scan eval, nothing crazy, just scan and correct as smoothly as possible) you will move to the second day. Day 2 includes the 2 on 1 interview with line pilots, a CRM exercise (or situation based interview) and the dreaded computer-based testing. Its a very long day and you will most likely feel like a total dufus after the computer testing, but otherwise its a pretty straight forward interview process. Just be yourself and try not to be nervous. Everybody was very nice and they are interested in seeing you succeed. Talk to your sponsor for further details.

I had to take the FE written 3 times, so I can feel your pain. I personally used the ALLATP twice and had good results, but of course that was expensive. I think if I had some time I would try the sheppardair deal.

Best of luck.

FJ

 

[Lupus]

If you are unable to retake your FE written due to being deployed to the AOR, you get an automatic extension of 6 months from your return to the States. I called my local FSDO and just had mine extended (They needed a copy of my orders). I'm Hoping to get out of the FEDEX pool before the extension expires.

 

[hoya saxa]

Woooow!!

Holy avatar Lupus!!! Now, what was this thread about?

 

[SilentBob]

wow!

Boing. Boing. Boing. . . . . . . . . Uh, did someone say something?

 

[LEROY]

Re: Extension

Avatars aside, (whew!) you may want to check with FedEx before relying upon the validity of the FE Written extension. I seem to remember reading, in the haze of my poolie status, that FedEx wouldn't recognize the extension. Roger what FalconJet said; I had to take the FEX Written twice. I bit the bullet both times and went with ALL ATPS; I figured the extra $250 was worth the lack of effort on my part. Hope this helps.

 

[Falconjet]

FE Written extension

Yes, I have posted this before, and it is probably worth repeating. We were told several times in new hire training that FedEx doesn't except an extension on the FE written that the FAA will give you if you are continuously employed by a part 121 carrier.

It sounds like Lupus got and actual extension from the FAA on his/her certificate due to the fact that he was out of the country and didn't have an opportunity to renew it. I don't think those two situations are the same.

Flying for the guard won't extend the written, and again, even if it did, FedEx will require you to have a current FE written when you start class. I don't know why they don't honor the 121 deal, but if you have any doubt about your written you should definitely call FedEx (Kim) and make sure you have it squared away before your class date. I'm nearly positive that you will need to retake the test and have a current written before class.

Best of luck.

FJ