FedEx Express: pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Cargo airline (Part 121) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Memphis, Tennessee (FedEx Corp., per SEC filings) |
| Bases | Not published on the page checked |
| Aircraft | More than 400 jets (per FedEx) |
| Published pilot minimums | ATP, First Class medical, FCC radiotelephone permit; 1,500 h total fixed-wing; minimum 500 h PIC in jet, multi-engine turboprop 12,500 lb+ or certain single-engine turboprops (1,000 h PIC jet preferred) |
| Published pay | Not published on the page checked |
| Hiring status | Talent community: create a pilot profile and FedEx emails an application link when selected |
| Careers | careers.fedex.com/career-areas/pilot/ |
FedEx says it has more than 5,800 pilots. Its FAQ counts C130, Q400, P3, ATR 42/72 and some other large turboprops as jet-equivalent.
Source / last checked: careers.fedex.com/career-areas/pilot/, data.sec.gov/submissions/CIK0001048911.json · checked Oct 25, 2026. Fields marked "Not published" were not stated on the official source when we checked. Always confirm on the operator's site before applying.
FAQ
What are FedEx Express's pilot minimums?
ATP, First Class medical, FCC radiotelephone permit; 1,500 h total fixed-wing; minimum 500 h PIC in jet, multi-engine turboprop 12,500 lb+ or certain single-engine turboprops (1,000 h PIC jet preferred)
How much does FedEx Express pay pilots?
Not published on the page checked