ACE Graduate Trainee
Role summary
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The ACE Graduate Trainee program at Federal Express Corporation AMEA is designed for recent graduates who are eager to develop their skills in a dynamic environment. Candidates are expected to have a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. The role involves participating in various projects across different departments, gaining insights into business operations, and contributing to strategic initiatives. Trainees should be adaptable, quick learners, and capable of working collaboratively in a team setting.
Can I work in the Philippines?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Work permit route with the local-first test; ports and trucks-for-hire also need proof that no Filipino is available; warehouse and driver jobs go to Filipinos.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Country and regional manager posts at global carriers and couriers are the realistic foreign hires.
Official source: Republic Act 11659 (Public Service Act amendment, 21 March 2022), section 25. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Philippines
Usual for Logistics jobs in the Philippines, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Senior expat packages often add a housing allowance; local-hire contracts do not |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer files the permit and visa; fees are agreed in the contract; moving help for senior hires only |
| Flights | Yearly home flight in some senior expat packages; none for local hires |
| Pay and overtime | Night work (10 pm to 6 am) pays 10% more, overtime 25% more; not for managers or off-site staff (by law) |
| Contract | Regular after at most 6 months' probation (by law); foreigners' contracts follow the permit, 1 to 3 years |
| Leave | 5 days after 1 year; 10 regular holidays and 8 special days in 2026 (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% to PHP 250,000 a year (about USD 4,000), then 15% to 35%; 13th month tax-free to PHP 90,000 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Federal Express Corporation AMEA
Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx, is a global courier delivery services company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Established in 1971, FedEx is known for its overnight shipping service and pioneering a system that could track packages and provide real-time updates on package location. The company operates in over 220 countries and territories, offering a wide range of services including express transportation, freight, and logistics solutions. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world, with a focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainability.