By completing the online application form, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and will comply with the terms of agreement of FedEx Express Virtual (FDXVA).
You must be 13 years of age or older (viz www.coppa.org)
Maintain an active e-mail address that is checked at least once daily.
You own and will use a legally obtained, and FSUIPC-compatible version of FS9/FS2004, FSX, P3D, and/or X-Plane.
At the time of application you should have at least 25 hours of verifiable simulation flight time on the VATSIM and/or IVAO network, or provide evidence of adequate preparation to actively participate in FDXVA activities.
Newly hired pilots are required to file a flight report using our ACARS system within 14 days of your application being approved; this will change your status to a vested member.
Vested members (see above) are required to file at least one flight report in any 30-day period; failure to do so may result in an inactive status, which is grounds for dismissal.
Although not mandatory, we encourage members to complete flights on the VATSIM network; during online flights please verify the Remarks section of your flight plan includes: FedEx Express Virtual ( fdxva.org )
All members should login to the website at least once per month, and check messages, and any other notices or revisions that may affect these terms.
You will use the FDXVA ACARS program to facilitate flight reporting. An occasional flight report that is submitted manually (i.e. without ACARS) is permitted, however a preponderance of manually submitted flight reports may be grounds for termination. Manually submitted flight report may only be approved on the basis of verification on the VATSIM network.
The FDXVA network is based in large part on the current real world FedEx air routes. You can choose any of the routes to fly, and in any of the approved airframes, regardless of the route. However, flight reports that deviate from network routes and airframes may not be approved.
All flights must originate from your assigned location (initially KMEM). You can change your assigned location by either: (1) completing a flight in the network from your assigned location; or (2) using a jumpseat.
The entirety of each flight must be completed in real time, without time acceleration, slewing, repositioning, and without excessive pausing.
Inactive members may be removed from the roster, unless on a leave of absence (LOA). We highly encourage the use of an LOA if you find yourself unable to fly. For extended periods of time where a pilot cannot fly, we will accept a resignation and you can rejoin when you do have time to be an active participant. It is crucial that you communicate with staff about your availability.
Each member is issued a pilot id (e.g., FDX123). Please use this pilot id as your callsign during online flights. In cases where the callsign is in use on the network, differentiate it by appending a single letter, or number (e.g., FDX123A, FDX1234), or use one of the following feeder prefixes: ABR (Contract), BVN (Show-Me), CPT (Air Spur), CSA (Iron Air), CFS (Empire), MTN (Mountain), SWT (Swift), PCM (Pac Valley), WIG (Wiggins), and MAL (Morning Star)
Membership may be terminated for failure to comply with FDXVA terms of agreement, or the rules and regulations as spelled out in the flight operations manual. These terms may be amended at any time without prior notice.