Ups Vs Swa

[pacswaski]

Doing a little research for a friend:

If you were offered both SWA ad UPS , groundschool starting same day, which would you take??

I know, some people have all the luck.

 

[capt. megadeth]

Ups.....

 

[hvydriver]

UPS. No question.

 

[PreContact]

These threads seem to pop-up every so often.

1. Where do you live?
2. Do you want to fly international?
3. How about night flying?
4. Like flying 737s?
5. Like flight attendants?
6. How will you do with UPS first year pay?

These are some of the fist things I thought of. I fly for UPS and like it very much. Both are excellent companies in very different ways. Let us know which way you decide.

 

[Narco-leftseat]

Don't overlook the obvious......

Flying at night sucks.

 

[Whale Rider]

Flying at night and getting paid big money does not suck.

 

[ATRCAPT]

These threads seem to pop-up every so often.

1. Where do you live?
2. Do you want to fly international?
3. How about night flying?
4. Like flying 737s?
5. Like flight attendants?
6. How will you do with UPS first year pay?

These are some of the fist things I thought of. I fly for UPS and like it very much. Both are excellent companies in very different ways. Let us know which way you decide.

Bingo! Whatever suits your lifestyle best. I've done the international heavy cargo thing, and didn't care for the long legs. Granted, doing it for UPS pay rates vs. Gemini pay rates goes a long way, but I just didn't like being in the airplane for 8+ hours at a time. Gimme 5 legs a day in a 737 any day. In fact, I've got a PHX-PHL trip coming up next week and I'm dreading it!

Bottom line is which ever type of flying turns your crank. Both are outstanding companies and will offer pilots great careers.

 

[Airbum]

Has your friend ever flown night operations? If not spend a week jumpseating on some dudes line and see how he/she likes it. i would think that would cover alot of bases.

 

[goahead]

UPS, no doubt

 

[CheyDogFlies]

UPS--and don't look back.

 

[Jetlaggy]

Upssssssssssss

 

[L'il J.Seinfeld]

I was hired at both and chose UPS. My reasoning was that UPS has much better benefits, compensation, variety of flying, and operates in a much more secure industry than SWA. My number one reaon though was quality of life. If you are willing to live in Louisville, you can't beat the QOL that bidding reserve gives you. Even on the short staffed fleets, reserves are usually only working 13 days a month max. Many guys have enjoyed working less than 7 days a month for the last 10 years.

Night flying does suck but it's not as bad as some people on these boards who have never done it make it sound. SWA guys work a lot harder and fly more than we do, but it's generally during the "normal" part of the day. I would not choose SWA for that reason alone though. Also, keep in mind more and more of our flying is international.

 

[airwillydrvr]

Don't overlook the obvious......

Flying at night sucks.

Just did a week of day flying with another couple trips scheduled later this month. Having done both, DAY FLYING SUCKS~! 2+ hour ground stops butting up to max duty day, holding for over an hour, etc etc. Besides considering how much of our flying is international what is night? Europe night flying is the same as afternoon flying in the states (body clock wise).

 

[Rook]

Doing a little research for a friend:

If you were offered both SWA ad UPS , groundschool starting same day, which would you take??

I know, some people have all the luck.

I hate your friend.:laugh:

 

[V-STALL]

Don't overlook the obvious......

Flying at night sucks.

I'm glad that there are pilots like you who think this way- it makes room for those of us who know better! Thanks! :beer: