The gouge I have is that FedEx is extremely hard to get into regardless of community (unless you’re a blue angel...). Of course, I am ignorant of the subject and good/bad gouge is all I have.
The biggest issue I see with folks not getting the call from FedEx is that they don’t get their app in early enough. Like FrankTheTank said, FedEx only has about 4,700 pilots, but they get as many apps as Delta/AA/SWA, etc. it takes time for your app to rise up and be noticed. Do yourself the solid and have your apps in early, and update them regularly! I pushed my app 14 months before I retired, updated it every two weeks, and was able to start my second career while still on terminal leave.