Question for way in the future.

Hootie · December 23rd, 2004, 16:15

Lets say 10 years from now everything is starting to get sweet and Fdx, NWA, Delta, Ups are hiring in good numbers. Do those places only hire guys with 121 and/or military experience, or are guys who have a 135 background and have like 2000 pic in a Learjet or Gulfstream equally regarded as someguy who has 2000pic in a erj or crj? Not that I even have gotten to close to flying any jet....I'm just curious.

DE727UPS · December 23rd, 2004, 17:43

I've always thought UPS did a good job, over the years, of hiring from various backgrounds. While I think heavy time, for example, makes your resume stand out, I think UPS will continue to hire from different backgrounds.

seagull · December 23rd, 2004, 20:43

FedEx requirements are 1000 PIC jet or multi turbine. That and the degree, FE written (may not be required by then) and a recommendation. Question would be how much the latter item would be affected by the corp route, IOW, how much opportunity does the corp environment provide for networking?

jonnyb · December 23rd, 2004, 21:47

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how much opportunity does the corp environment provide for networking?

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Huge.......at least it has for me and many friends and family.

JEP · December 23rd, 2004, 21:56

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jonnyb, that's a nice little lear your driving. how old is it? just curious. it's great that you were/are able to give people a chance to check out the plane whenever you are in town. The little things like that keep poeple going when struggling through the training. If you ever make it to Minneapolis, drop me a line.

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seagull · December 23rd, 2004, 23:25

When I say networking, I'm talking about to meet pilots that fly for FedEx currently, you need that to get a sponsorship.

jonnyb · December 24th, 2004, 01:15

I know what you mean Seagull. That's what I was talking about. FedEx or UPS might a little more difficult since they don't, or haven't been hiring as much the past few years. Several good friends I used to fly with or I met through charter and corporate flying are flying for several major airlines today. Some of them Captains and some FO's.
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jonnyb, that's a nice little lear your driving. how old is it? just curious. it's great that you were/are able to give people a chance to check out the plane whenever you are in town. The little things like that keep poeple going when struggling through the training. If you ever make it to Minneapolis, drop me a line.

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Thanks JEP. It's my pleasure. I know how I used to be, so I'm glad to take the time. My airplane is a later model LR-55-ER. Matter of fact, I'll be in MSP on Christmas night. Don't know how long, or even if I'm staying the night, but I'll let you know.

seagull · December 24th, 2004, 08:31

FedEx has been hiring at a good clip the past few years, perhaps you're confusing us with UPS?

jonnyb · December 24th, 2004, 13:17

Seagull, perhaps I was confusing the two, but that's not the point I'm getting at........
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Several good friends I used to fly with or I met through charter and corporate flying are flying for several major airlines today. Some of them Captains and some FO's.

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These are all possible letters of recommendation.

seagull · December 24th, 2004, 18:55

That's good, as long as you have the recommendation letter that works.

December 23rd, 2004, 16:15	#1
Hootie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Zona Posts: 1,182	Question for way in the future. Lets say 10 years from now everything is starting to get sweet and Fdx, NWA, Delta, Ups are hiring in good numbers. Do those places only hire guys with 121 and/or military experience, or are guys who have a 135 background and have like 2000 pic in a Learjet or Gulfstream equally regarded as someguy who has 2000pic in a erj or crj? Not that I even have gotten to close to flying any jet....I'm just curious.

December 23rd, 2004, 17:43	#2
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,547	Re: Question for way in the future. I've always thought UPS did a good job, over the years, of hiring from various backgrounds. While I think heavy time, for example, makes your resume stand out, I think UPS will continue to hire from different backgrounds.

December 23rd, 2004, 20:43	#3
seagull Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,045	Re: Question for way in the future. FedEx requirements are 1000 PIC jet or multi turbine. That and the degree, FE written (may not be required by then) and a recommendation. Question would be how much the latter item would be affected by the corp route, IOW, how much opportunity does the corp environment provide for networking?

December 23rd, 2004, 21:47	#4
jonnyb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: So. California Posts: 1,304	Re: Question for way in the future. [ QUOTE ] how much opportunity does the corp environment provide for networking? [/ QUOTE ] Huge.......at least it has for me and many friends and family.

December 23rd, 2004, 21:56	#5
JEP Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Eden Prairie, MN (KFCM) (KMSP) Posts: 10,893 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Question for way in the future. <hijack> jonnyb, that's a nice little lear your driving. how old is it? just curious. it's great that you were/are able to give people a chance to check out the plane whenever you are in town. The little things like that keep poeple going when struggling through the training. If you ever make it to Minneapolis, drop me a line. </end hijack>

December 23rd, 2004, 23:25	#6
seagull Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,045	Re: Question for way in the future. When I say networking, I'm talking about to meet pilots that fly for FedEx currently, you need that to get a sponsorship.

December 24th, 2004, 01:15	#7
jonnyb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: So. California Posts: 1,304	Re: Question for way in the future. I know what you mean Seagull. That's what I was talking about. FedEx or UPS might a little more difficult since they don't, or haven't been hiring as much the past few years. Several good friends I used to fly with or I met through charter and corporate flying are flying for several major airlines today. Some of them Captains and some FO's. [ QUOTE ] jonnyb, that's a nice little lear your driving. how old is it? just curious. it's great that you were/are able to give people a chance to check out the plane whenever you are in town. The little things like that keep poeple going when struggling through the training. If you ever make it to Minneapolis, drop me a line. [/ QUOTE ] Thanks JEP. It's my pleasure. I know how I used to be, so I'm glad to take the time. My airplane is a later model LR-55-ER. Matter of fact, I'll be in MSP on Christmas night. Don't know how long, or even if I'm staying the night, but I'll let you know.

December 24th, 2004, 08:31	#8
seagull Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,045	Re: Question for way in the future. FedEx has been hiring at a good clip the past few years, perhaps you're confusing us with UPS?

December 24th, 2004, 13:17	#9
jonnyb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: So. California Posts: 1,304	Re: Question for way in the future. Seagull, perhaps I was confusing the two, but that's not the point I'm getting at........ [ QUOTE ] Several good friends I used to fly with or I met through charter and corporate flying are flying for several major airlines today. Some of them Captains and some FO's. [/ QUOTE ] These are all possible letters of recommendation.

December 24th, 2004, 18:55	#10
seagull Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,045	Re: Question for way in the future. That's good, as long as you have the recommendation letter that works.

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