Your opportunity for an aviation career at FedEx just got better.

FedEx is the world's largest cargo airline, with more than 5,800 of the world's most skilled pilots and a fleet of more than 400 jets equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology. This complements the fleet of over 300 turbo-prop aircraft owned by FedEx and operated by independent feeder airlines. The program demonstrates the importance of our feeder operators to the FedEx network, while enabling the recruitment and retention of pilots who wish to develop their skills and experience, and transition to FedEx with our new GUARANTEED Flow.

Purple Runway – A FedEx Pathways Program is an innovative program designed to create a pipeline of highly trained and qualified pilots. FedEx is working with feeder operators like Corporate Air to recruit and retain pilots with the goal of ultimately qualifying for the FedEx trunk fleet.

Purple Runway

is an industry-leading pilot development program giving pilots the skills and experience to become a pilot with FedEx, the world’s largest cargo airline.

New Program Highlights:

Upfront FedEx mainline interview
No longer a six month wait to join program
Interviews modified to meet experience level of candidate
Guaranteed flow to FedEx mainline when program conditions are met College Degree is no longer required! We understand and value the previous experience attained through other endeavors
Regular interaction with FedEx team

If you would like to know more about becoming a pilot at Corporate Air, you can visit Our Pilots info page or if you would like to apply, please visit our Job Openings.

Program Eligibility

Candidate must be employed at eligible feeder airline as a Pilot
Ability to hold a First Class Medical
Stable previous employment history
Pilot has not previously tested or interviewed with FedEx for a trunk ( jet) position
Eligible to work in U.S., possess a U.S. Passport, and qualify for rapid visa issuance
Complete FedEx Applicant Profile, Signed Program Authorization, and Commitment paperwork
Successfully pass the FedEx interview process

Program Completion

Acceptable attendance, reliability, and performance records
Complete initial evaluation and all recurrent training (no training or line check failures)
Complete minimum service and hour obligation to feeder operators: at least 36 months of active service and a minimum of 500 hours as PIC for multi-engine turbo prop aircraft after program admittance
Complete jet familiarization course
Regular interaction, networking and campus visit at FedEx
Possess an FAA-First Class Medical
Possess an Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
Successfully complete program waypoints and meet all minimum requirements for mainline first officer at FedEx

FAQs

Is there a limit on the number of Purple Runway participants who will be hired by FedEx?
FedEx may impose limits on the number of participants enrolled and the number hired by FedEx in any given year.
Will program failures impact employment at Corporate Air?
No. Performance on FedEx-related milestones does not impact your employment at the Feeder airline.
Do you have to have a college degree to join the FedEx Purple Runway Program?
No. A college degree is no longer a requirement. FedEx recognizes and values previous experience gained through other endeavors.
What the relationship between Corporate Air and FedEx?
FedEx has a contractual relationship with Corporate Air, with FedEx owning the aircraft and Corporate Air conducting all flight aspects. Corporate Air is an independent regional airline operating on behalf of FedEx.
Will the new 408 SkyCourier be integrated into the program in any capacity?
YES! As the aircraft meets FedEx aircraft experience requirements, the Cessna SkyCourier is now part of the Purple Runway Pathway Program.
If I’m not employed by Corporate Air or other eligible Feeders is there another way to enroll in the program?
Currently, aside from the associated aviation collegiate scholarship components of the program, Corporate Air, Empire Airlines, Mountain Air Cargo and IFL Group are the only Feeder operators participating in the program.
Why choose Corporate Air as a pathway to FedEx?
As a Feeder pilot, you can gain experience needed for a seamless transition to FedEx. This includes operating FedEx-owned aircraft within the same system and locations as current FedEx flight crewmembers.

Contact Info

General Questions:
Phone: (406) 247-3131

Employment:
employment1@corporateair.net

Fax: (406) 247-3152

Location

1001 S 24th St W
Billings, MT 59102

P.O. Box 81050
Billings, MT 59108-81050

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