Fedex Meet & Greets Back On

[angry tanker]

Get a hold of your sponsor, meet and greets are back on. Very limited times Mondays and fridays 10-12. Good luck!

 

[RIP]

SWEET.....now if I only had a sponsor

 

[IslandDriver]

I took the FE written....did not do as well as planned...got an "86"

Do they look at the score or is it just a "box to check"...any info?

 

[Beaker]

Meet & Greet

Angry Tanker

Thanks for sharing the news. My sponsor has not heard anything, but is looking into it. I'll share news if I learn anything.

Cheers
B

 

[capt_zman]

FE Written is a box to check only.

 

[IslandDriver]

Thanks Capt Z,

My sponsor was kidding me about it last night.

What do you guys think the chances are with one guy doing the sponsoring? I hear many guys have a lot more?

 

[Rock]

Get a hold of your sponsor, meet and greets are back on. Very limited times Mondays and fridays 10-12. Good luck!

Interviews are back on as well. I know two guys who just recieved news they will be interviewed in early April.

 

[BunsenHoneydew]

I took the FE written....did not do as well as planned...got an "86"

Do they look at the score or is it just a "box to check"...any info?

Box check only for the application, but the interviewers looked at my score and actually made a comment about it. FWIW.

BH

 

[rk772]

Box check only for the application, but the interviewers looked at my score and actually made a comment about it. FWIW.

BH

good comment or bad

 

[PurpleChimp]

Interviews are back on as well. I know two guys who just recieved news they will be interviewed in early April.

They've been on for quite awhile, interviewing 100 a month.

 

[Scrapdog]

Correct me if I'm wrong - I'm a FDX hopeful and not a FDX flyer (but I hope to be in the near future), but usually a person only has 1 "sponsor" and multiple letters of recommendation, and not multiple sponsors. If I'm out to lunch, feel free to throw spears...

 

[Falconjet]

No spears. I don't know what normal is, but it is not unusual for a prospect to have more than one sponsor. It is not necessary, but it doesn't hurt. The minimum right now is to have a sponsor, and although the email doesn't say anything about the online recs, the general assumption seems to be that at least 3 of those (1 of which would most likely be your sponsor) were needed to get in as well.

Of course, the more you have the better, but if you have a sponsor it is time to get busy.

FJ

 

[71KILO]

Anyone think there would be any advantage to going back to the AOC for a second M&G if it could be sheduled? Not even sure if it is considered possible.

 

[Falconjet]

Kilo: I don't think that it would be necessary. The person to ask the question should be your sponsor. Let them approach the ACP about it, but chances are your fate is already sealed one way or the other, and if you are in the "good" pile after the first meet and greet then it is just a matter of time and patience.

The ACPs are going to be busy enough without doing repeats.

Just MHO.

FJ

 

[BunsenHoneydew]

good comment or bad

It was a good comment. The point is that they do look at your FE written score .......good or bad.

BH

 

[Flycast]

I took the FE written....did not do as well as planned...got an "86"


Do they look at the score or is it just a "box to check"...any info?

I was sitting in front of the DC 10 ACP (SB) for my Meet n' Greet. He not only asked me my score, but told me the following story:

"I had a guy come in here the other day with an 85. When I asked him about it he said he was pretty embarrassed. I said, 'You should be! You're going to come in here try to get a job as a FLIGHT ENGINEER with a score on the FLIGHT ENGINEER written on 85!? You can do better than that."

I only tell that story to say some may not check, but some will. You'd be kicking yourself if it came up.

If it were me, I'd re-take the test.

 

[Uppercrust]

I was sitting in front of the DC 10 ACP (SB) for my Meet n' Greet. He not only asked me my score, but told me the following story:

"I had a guy come in here the other day with an 85. When I asked him about it he said he was pretty embarrassed. I said, 'You should be! You're going to come in here try to get a job as a FLIGHT ENGINEER with a score on the FLIGHT ENGINEER written on 85!? You can do better than that."

I only tell that story to say some may not check, but some will. You'd be kicking yourself if it came up.

If it were me, I'd re-take the test.

I got a 100%!!!!

 

[FedExFlyer]

I was sitting in front of the DC 10 ACP (SB) for my Meet n' Greet. He not only asked me my score, but told me the following story:

"I had a guy come in here the other day with an 85. When I asked him about it he said he was pretty embarrassed. I said, 'You should be! You're going to come in here try to get a job as a FLIGHT ENGINEER with a score on the FLIGHT ENGINEER written on 85!? You can do better than that."

I only tell that story to say some may not check, but some will. You'd be kicking yourself if it came up.

If it were me, I'd re-take the test.

Dont retake the test!!!!!! You guys are making mounds out of ant hills!

 

[Beaker]

What to expect?

I spoke with my sponsor and apparently an email has been sent out. It's old news, but here's confirmation - the M&Gs are on.

For those in the know: What can be expected at the meet & greet? What sorts of things should one bring? I presume the interview suit is expected and a resume, but how about hours logs, certificates (medical?), letters, transcripts, etc. Since it's not a formal interview, I doubt that there is a hard and fast list, but what do you think?

Thanks
B

 

[USNFDX]

Dont retake the test!!!!!! You guys are making mounds out of ant hills!

I don't think so! DEFINITELY Retake the test and get as close to 100% as you can.


When Fedex is evaluating a prospective pilot, they are looking for three basic things.

1. A History of "GOOD DECISION MAKING"

Past performance is a good indicator of future performance. They base their decisions on information they are able to obtain through many sources. Your interview; "Tell us about a time that you....." questions. The stuff you provide for them in your application; failed training, busted checkrides etc. They look at your college transcripts, your driving record, your FAA record and yes your score on the FE written.

They look for trends.

Bad grades, busted checkrides, speeding tickets, rough interview or SBI, marginal sim etc. Get the picture.

2. Hard Worker

Is this person going to to be reliable. Will they show up on time, and do what it takes to get the job done. Again, they are looking for trends.

Bad grades in easy subjects in school. History of unemployment. Job attendance. Score on your FE written. Oh let's see you got an 86% when they know that the study guide has all 800+ questions and answers in it.


3. Do they play well with others.

Will you drive them crazy on a 12 day around the world trip.


With 10000+ applicants.... Don't give them anything negative to distinguish you from the next guy. Go retake the test!

 

[71KILO]

Had my M&G with S.B. last Aug. He never asked about my score. I got a 93 for the current test, but I got a 99 the first time I took it a few years ago. I don't think anyone really cares but I bet if I had put my current score on my resume he would have asked why it wasn't a 99 or better. All I had on my resume was: "Current FAA FEX written." That seemed to work anyway.

Don't listen to uppercrust, the guy likes to flamebait.

USNFDX is right! Why leave anything to chance?

 

[1stCivDiv]

Expect..

Hey Beak,
The M&G is almost a non-event. Just bring a pretty resume on fancy paper, but I would have all your other paperwork in a folder just in case they want to see it. Mine lasted about 20 min. General questions about what you have been doing, resume etc. Interview time, they will go over your FE Written and I would not leave anything to chance. With it so competitive I personally would just retake the test. Is a $100 test worth a millon dollar career? Just my .02 cents...

 

[FedExFlyer]

I don't think so! DEFINITELY Retake the test and get as close to 100% as you can.


When Fedex is evaluating a prospective pilot, they are looking for three basic things.

1. A History of "GOOD DECISION MAKING"

Past performance is a good indicator of future performance. They base their decisions on information they are able to obtain through many sources. Your interview; "Tell us about a time that you....." questions. The stuff you provide for them in your application; failed training, busted checkrides etc. They look at your college transcripts, your driving record, your FAA record and yes your score on the FE written.

They look for trends.

Bad grades, busted checkrides, speeding tickets, rough interview or SBI, marginal sim etc. Get the picture.

2. Hard Worker

Is this person going to to be reliable. Will they show up on time, and do what it takes to get the job done. Again, they are looking for trends.

Bad grades in easy subjects in school. History of unemployment. Job attendance. Score on your FE written. Oh let's see you got an 86% when they know that the study guide has all 800+ questions and answers in it.


3. Do they play well with others.

Will you drive them crazy on a 12 day around the world trip.


With 10000+ applicants.... Don't give them anything negative to distinguish you from the next guy. Go retake the test!

Well I suppose that they screwed up in their hiring practices the week I was hired. I have 2 busted checkrides and 2 traffic tickets. Not to mention a sub-par grade on my FE written.

Just go in there and explain your wrongs and how you learned from them. DONT GET CONFRONTATIONAL with them!! And for pete sakes be honest with the interviewers on ALL questions.........don't make up crap because they can read right through that stuff.

 

[USNFDX]

Well I suppose that they screwed up in their hiring practices the week I was hired. I have 2 busted checkrides and 2 traffic tickets. Not to mention a sub-par grade on my FE written.

Just go in there and explain your wrongs and how you learned from them. DONT GET CONFRONTATIONAL with them!! And for pete sakes be honest with the interviewers on ALL questions.........don't make up crap because they can read right through that stuff.

2 busted checkrides and 2 tickets over what, 10 yrs, is not excessive, nor a trend. Everybody makes mistakes. I agree, be honest and own up to your mistakes, learn from them.

Again, why highlight yourself with low FEW score. It could be the straw!

 

[FedExFlyer]

Again, why highlight yourself with low FEW score. It could be the straw!

Then go ahead into the interview and explain why you took it again within 6 months of taking it the first time...............be honest now!!

 

[PurpleChimp]

Then go ahead into the interview and explain why you took it again within 6 months of taking it the first time...............be honest now!!

They're not going to know that you took it within 6 months when they see the score at the top of the sheet; just the score. They could find out if they dug, but they don't have the time to do that during the interview nor the inclination when they see the "100%" at the top.

They did mention my score during my interview and everyone I interviewed with got either a 98% or 100%. Why would you go in there with less than that when something like that is under your total control.

I'm sure there are guys that get hired with a DUI as well but would you want to go into the interview with that on your record? Obviously, an 86% on your FE written doesn't compare in severity, but maximize your interview score with things you can control.

 

[hoya saxa]

Then go ahead into the interview and explain why you took it again within 6 months of taking it the first time...............be honest now!!

Is there something wrong with re-taking it to score better? Ever hear of people re-taking the SAT to improve their chances of college admission? Not to mention that showing up with as current a score as possible is not such a bad idea (they expire, you know...). I think you're out in left field on this one, frankly. This is one factor you can absolutely control, so why wouldn't you? To suggest getting an 86 is some kind of failure you need to own up to, rather than simply fixing, has got to be some of the worst interview-related advice I've ever seen on this notoriously "helpful" board! As has already been mentioned, all they're going to see or care about is the CURRENT score on the piece of paper you bring in on the day of your interview.

hoya (who never gives bad advice)

 

[radarlove]

I think it's pretty hard to get such a low score on the FE written, if you study AT ALL, you're going to score in the upper 90s. Hell, they give you the questions and the answers!

If I saw someone with such a low score, I would label him as a guy who just does the bare minimum to get by. Seriously, I studied for that exam no more than a week and got a 99% and I'm sure the 1 question I missed was wrong in the exam guide.

Buy the computer GLEIM program, go through the questions fifteen or twenty times and the exam will be a piece of cake.

I've always looked suspect at those who scored poorly on FAA written exams--those exams are a joke in the rest of the world that actually requires testing and knowlege. Ask a European ATP holder what ground school is like sometime and then show him your book with all of the questions and answers already given.

 

[pilot141]

Ignore the chest-pounding of radarlove.

It all depends on your situation, but I would recommend retaking the test. If your sponsor manages to wangle a meet & greet in the next two weeks and you can't get prepped, take the test and get the results in time then just suck it up and have a good explanantion about what you learned from the first time you took the test.

If you have the time (not only to schedule it but to get truly prepared) then go for it, and then strut into your meet & greet with the confidence of having a higher score.

Trust me, while you debate the value of retaking the test there are 10 guys out there rescheduling it NOW so they can get a higher score.

 

[Fly_Navy146]

Speeding tickets???

Can anyone confirm that the past 10 years of our driving record is the only thing required when listing traffic violations? I think I have 3 in the past 10 years but probably double digits lifetime. Any thoughts on this is appreciated.