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pdub20s

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Guys,

I need the UPS pilots opinion. My goal within the next 6 years is to get on at UPS. I use to throw bags in the Bellies of their planes in ONT, but was laid off after the Christmas rush in 02'. I hear they like to see the clock go full circle. My current strategy right now is after I leave Mesa to get on w/ ATAS(I hear UPS LOVES/WANTS Wide body international time). And then from ATLAS try to work my way in through the back door with my contacts at UPS. Any other routes that can take a shorter time? Or better advice in general?

Thanks
 
I threw boxes for UPS in college for four years in the 90's. I never thought back then that I would ever want to come back as a pilot. Back then the place to be was United and Delta. Times changed and thankfully UPS likes to hire from within. My advice would be to focus on becoming a good pilot with good experiences because times DO change. In 6 years UPS might not be the 'place to be.'
 
I threw boxes for UPS in college for four years in the 90's. I never thought back then that I would ever want to come back as a pilot. Back then the place to be was United and Delta. Times changed and thankfully UPS likes to hire from within. My advice would be to focus on becoming a good pilot with good experiences because times DO change. In 6 years UPS might not be the 'place to be.'

but if UPS is my goal..How should I set myself up as far as experience goes? I'm sure if Ive got the experience to get hired at UPS, surely i can write my ticket to any other carrier.
 
but if UPS is my goal..How should I set myself up as far as experience goes? I'm sure if Ive got the experience to get hired at UPS, surely i can write my ticket to any other carrier.

I"m not a upser pdub, but for what it's worth, UPS dropped the widebody preference. I know a couple dudes that are flying the MD-11 and the -400 that came from the regional ranks during the last hiring window.

But the experience sure wouldn't hurt. Now what's with that avatar? I figured you'd replace Bruce Leroy with someone cool like the Shogun of Harlem ;)
 
I think flying cargo for the ACMI operators would be pretty smart while waiting for UPS. You're just going to have to deal with the loss of all the seniority and the possibility of staying at the ACMI operators for a long time. I would just keep getting the PIC and networking, the lazy way.
 
Joint the Guard/Reserve (heavy jet unit) and network with the UPS pilots who fly there. That's the best way to go. You're going to have to know someone to get on here at UPS although there are others who didn't know anyone. But I'd rather network!
 
Just curious, but your profile DOES say right seat. Do you have a 1000 turbine PIC. If not, better get that before going to the ACMI's with the hope of UPS in the future.
 
Joint the Guard/Reserve (heavy jet unit) and network with the UPS pilots who fly there. That's the best way to go. You're going to have to know someone to get on here at UPS although there are others who didn't know anyone. But I'd rather network!

Definitely the best advice.
 
Seriously,

In 6 years your goal should be to be finishing a masters degree or higher and moving into a career that won't sh*t on you every couple of years.
 

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