FEX written

[Toobdrvr]

Dang!!!

 

[Toobdrvr]

BTW: Per the FedEx site:

"Q: Must I have successfully completed my Flight Engineer written exam in order to work for FedEx?
A: If you do not already posses a Flight Engineer Turbojet certificate, you must have a valid and current Flight Engineer written exam prior to starting training as a FedEx crewmember. You may have either the combined exam (FEX) or the separate Basic Turbojet exam (FEB FEJ).
Q: I took the Flight Engineer written exam over two years ago and it has now expired. What must I do before starting work at FedEx?
A: You must have current FE at time of interview and at time of class."

Now, assuming FedEx uses the same defintion of "current" and "valid" (they don't supply a different one), I am in possesion of a current and valid FE written since I passed it 7yrs ago and have been continually employed as either a 135 or 121 pilot...

At least that's the way I HOPE they see it...

 

[CUBMAN]

ASA still advertises an FE written test book at $29.95. Their website is asa2fly.com. Go to the products page.

 

[propjob27]

For those interested in applying at FedEX:

This has been beaten to death on other forums.

FedEX does not care where you have been working the previous years. You MUST have taken the FEX written within two years of starting your first day of class.

The 121/135 thing doesn't work here. (Unfortunately)

 

[Fox-Tree]

Now, assuming FedEx uses the same defintion of "current" and "valid" (they don't supply a different one), I am in possesion of a current and valid FE written since I passed it 7yrs ago and have been continually employed as either a 135 or 121 pilot...

At least that's the way I HOPE they see it...

They do not see it that way, unfortunately. You need to have a current (i.e. w/in 2 years) FE written. period. dot. No exceptions for continuous employment or anything else.
Sorry for the bad news.

two threads from APC with boocoo posts on the subject:
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/56309-fdx-hiring-process-announced.html
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/cargo/56177-fdx-app-website-delayed-opening-24jan-0601z-5.html

or you can go directly to the hiring website and look at the FAQs:
https://fedex.pilotcredentials.com/index.php?a=questions

Bottom line, you don't want to submit an app that says you have a current FEw if that's not the case.
Good Luck.

 

[donkeykong]

I have a ASA 1999 FE prep book and have been studying it. Does anyone know if the questions are changed much? I noticed the current ASA FE book was published in 2006.

I recently had to study the ATP written for an interview. I had a 98 Gleim and somebody gave me an 09 Gleim and it was probably 99% identical.

I called ASA about the FEw updates and they said "we only provide updates for 2 years after, you need to buy a brand new one." (Shocker)

If anyone has seen the current FEw being published AND the one from the late 90s, and can shed some light on the differences, it would be much appreciated.

Yeah, I already know I'm a tight wad. I just have a feeling I'll buy this new ASA book and it is completely the same as my 99.

Thanks

 

[Capt. Over]

more like wine-o tight wad...

A little less suds and Skyline and you'd be rollin in dough. Screw their test...who's drivin to Greco's?

 

[Usedtobe]

A few things on the FEX if you have not thought of them already:
1. You can go on the faa web site, go to airmen certification and then search for FEX STUDY GUIDE and it will give you several options including several sample test. I used this a long time ago, before the web based training sites, studied the book and the test and passed it with no problem.
2. Unless the have changed the rules, the written was good indefintely, as long as you were employed by a Part 121 carrier. That may have changed though.
3. Also on the FAA web site at the top go over to training and testing, lots of free stuff there for prep on many things.
This may not work for all to use this type of approach??

 

[TheCheat]

Read it again

BTW: Per the FedEx site:

"Q: Must I have successfully completed my Flight Engineer written exam in order to work for FedEx?
A: If you do not already posses a Flight Engineer Turbojet certificate, you must have a valid and current Flight Engineer written exam prior to starting training as a FedEx crewmember. You may have either the combined exam (FEX) or the separate Basic Turbojet exam (FEB FEJ)

THIS IS INCORRECT! Copied and pasted from

https://fedex.pilotcredentials.com/index.php?a=questions

Questions
Q: Must I have successfully completed my Flight Engineer written exam in order to work for FedEx?
A: If you do not already posses a Flight Engineer Turbojet certificate, you must have a valid and current Flight Engineer written exam inorder to complete your expression of interest for a pilot position at FedEx Express. You may have either the combined exam (FEX) or the separate Basic Turbojet exam (FEB FEJ).

 

[TheCheat]

http://www.dauntless-soft.com/products/groundschool/flightengineer.asp

Anyone tried these guys? They are saying they are the cheapest ones.

 

[Cardinal]

I have a ASA 1999 FE prep book and have been studying it. Does anyone know if the questions are changed much? I noticed the current ASA FE book was published in 2006.

Well I just studied from my old 2005 ASA book and scored 100% on the FEX. I recognized every question. I get the distinct impression that there's "nothing new under the sun" and that the Feds aren't investing any effort in a nearly defunct rating.

Toob: It's only a $140 written (choke) a $75 app fee (gasp) and $90 for an early 1st class medical. Easiest application ever, lol.

 

[bearcat]

sheppardair.com
period. I spent 4 hours studying, finished the test in 5 minutes with a 96%.

 

[SinglePliot135]

sheppardair.com
period. I spent 4 hours studying, finished the test in 5 minutes with a 96%.

Agree 100%. $75 and your money back if you don't get at least a 90.

 

[Fishpaw]

Agree 100%. $75 and your money back if you don't get at least a 90.

Do you take the test online or at a testing center?

 

[SinglePliot135]

It's like any FAA written, testing center. Price (of the test) is now $150 too.