UPS/Fedex

mrivc211 said:
I worked at Fedex Express from 97-99. When I worked there, communication was very hard. We didn't have computers like we do today so what I heard was pure heresay. One told me they gave interviews, one said they didn't. But anyway to work it, theres no way that you can work at Fedex as a handler whether its remp or permenant and still work for a regional as PIC. The shift is from M-F either early morning 4am-6am or night from 5-7pm. The thing that kills it is its from M-F.
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There's no way?

I know people that did it before then, and I know people that did it during that time frame, and I know people that have done it since.

I've had my computer since '95, and I used FedEx computers and the weekly Career Opportunities bulletin then. Sure, technology and communication have improved over the years, but we weren't exactly using tin cans and kite string "back then."

One thing that has changed significantly is the work schedule. There are many more schedule options available due to the Postal contract.



So, after you had worked for FedEx for a year, did you apply for the Crewmember position?




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No - I never worked there - I interview around the middle of June and was put into a pool. They eventually called me on my second day of ground school with another company, and I politely declined.
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My roommate in training right now flew at ACC. From the multitude of stories he's told me so far you made the right choice. :)
 
TonyC said:
There's no way?

I know people that did it before then, and I know people that did it during that time frame, and I know people that have done it since.

I've had my computer since '95, and I used FedEx computers and the weekly Career Opportunities bulletin then. Sure, technology and communication have improved over the years, but we weren't exactly using tin cans and kite string "back then."

One thing that has changed significantly is the work schedule. There are many more schedule options available due to the Postal contract.



So, after you had worked for FedEx for a year, did you apply for the Crewmember position?




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no, I had just graduated high school. But what got me into flying was one night I volunteered to drive to LAX from our station APV and help offload the truck(I think it was so we could use the carpool lane). Anyways, we were done early so I walked out onto the ramp and saw the fleet just standing there. Thats all it took. I was hooked. I liked working there at the time. But I ended up having to quit because my mom turned out to have breast cancer, and my dad had triple bypass heart surgery all at the same time. I had to stay home and support them. I've been thinking of re-applying and going back. But with just being awarded upgrade, I'm going to be on reserve for a while.

Tony- I think the thing was we would just clock in and clock out and go home, we never saw the computer aspect of things. Although I did apply for the perm cust service position at the time, even though I was more qualified and senior they gave it to this other guy because his mom worked for corporate. Oh well.
 
mrivc211 said:
no, I had just graduated high school. But what got me into flying was one night I volunteered to drive to LAX from our station APV and help offload the truck(I think it was so we could use the carpool lane). Anyways, we were done early so I walked out onto the ramp and saw the fleet just standing there. Thats all it took. I was hooked. I liked working there at the time. But I ended up having to quit because my mom turned out to have breast cancer, and my dad had triple bypass heart surgery all at the same time. I had to stay home and support them. I've been thinking of re-applying and going back. But with just being awarded upgrade, I'm going to be on reserve for a while.

Tony- I think the thing was we would just clock in and clock out and go home, we never saw the computer aspect of things. Although I did apply for the perm cust service position at the time, even though I was more qualified and senior they gave it to this other guy because his mom worked for corporate. Oh well.
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Omar, my mom also had breast cancer. How is your mom doing? Did she do the chemo thing?

Upgrade? You upgraded to capt or to the CRJ?
 
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I need to get my FEW.

I need to get my FEW.

I need to get my FEW.

Then I can apply to both.
 
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