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FedEx Express pilot requirements 2026
To fly for FedEx Express, first officers need at least 1,500 hours. 1 open vacancy lists its own requirements below.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 1,500 hours |
|---|---|
| Licence and medical | FAA Commercial w/ ME/IR; ATP |
| Type rating | company-paid |
| Other | 500 PIC hrs (1,000 preferred); bachelor's degree |
Requirements in the open adverts (1)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Officer / First Officer | 1,500 fixed-wing | 500 PIC in jet, multi-engine turboprop 12,500 lb+ or certain single-engine turboprops (1,000 preferred) | Not needed | ATP certificate; radiotelephone operator permit | – | English language proficiency |
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