Professionalism

As graduation soon approaches, I find myself pondering all sorts of aviation career choices.  After much research and review of future life choices I think working for a large cargo company would be best.  Working for FedEx or UPS has always been a dream of mine. Fortunately, that dream can now become a reality. Some qualification for this position consists of:

Qualifications

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-engine and Instrument rating (without limitations) 
• ATP Certificate  
• Current FE Turbojet Rating or written (FEX or Basic/turbojet) taken within previous 18 months only applicable to candidates notified and offered a BI class that may include B727 Second officer positions. 
• Must pass FAA mandated drug screen 
• Must have 20/20 correctable vision
• Recency and type of experience is considered 
• Meet requirements for and currently hold First Class Medical certification
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university  
• Eligibility for rapid visa issuance, issued by offices in the United States to fly to any FedEx destination.  
• This position requires clearance from United States Postal Service including a FBI fingerprint check.
• This position requires a Radio Telephone Operators License.
• Candidates for jobs involving handling or access to U.S. mail cannot be considered for employment if they have resided outside the U.S., Guam or Puerto Rico for more than (6) six months during the last (5) years prior to today's date, other than the following verifiable exceptions: active duty in the U.S. Uniformed Service; trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S. government (military or civilian); missionary; student attending school in a foreign country; Peace Corps participant; employee of a U.S. based employer/company or other extraordinary circumstances. 
• Eligibility for issuance of US Security Clearance 
• 1500 hours total fixed-wing time as pilot-in-command (PIC) or second-in-command in multi-engine turbo-prop A/C or jet A/C or combination thereof (GTOW 12,500), including a minimum of 1000 hours total fixed-wing pilot-in-command in multi-engine turbo prop A/C or jet A/C or combination thereof (GTOW 12,500). Note: PIC for this purpose is defined as Captain/Aircraft Commander of record, not simply the sole manipulator of the controls. Note: FedEx considers only pilot time in fixed wing aircraft toward minimum qualifications. This does not include simulator, helicopter, flight engineer, bombardier, navigator, RIO, EWO, WSO, NFO, or Special Crew. 
• All certificates and ratings required to be U.S.A. FAA issued 

The qualifications listed above are provided by https://fedex.pilotcredentials.com/index.php?a=qualifications

Some limitation to this position consist of:

-Holding an ATP

-Background checks

-Hold a first class medical

-At least a bachelors degree

Within the aviation industry professionalism is an absolute key to succeeding. Professionalism means to be kind and courteous to other fellow employees and customers. Arriving on time, if not early to flights along with going above and beyond your expected workload. Nobody likes working with someone who doesn't pull their weight in the work environment. And most importantly, be respectful to others around you.

The pilots of the Colgan flight 3407 lacked professionalism on many levels. one of which was the fact that they did not adhere to the sterile cockpit rule during approach. Second of which the captain lacked some serious leadership which caused some disorder within the standard operating procedures. 

I plan to adhere to all mandatory procedure such as having a sterile cockpit when needed.  These procedures are put in to place for good reason to prevent any sort of air disaster. Within the cockpit and as I become a first officer, having good communication with my captain will be a vital role in having a safe flight.