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Green Baron 737 said:>I heard UPS is puting new hires in the MD-11.
Not sure if it's official but HR seem to be hand picking guys with heavy time. They won't be hired into the MD-11 for a while.
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Spoke w/ Phil D. several weeks ago ... they are "concerned" about the experience level of new hire MD-11 pilots and are keen on hiring pilots with heavy/intl experience to fill those positions to the max extent possible. It appears UPS "initially" bases all MD-11 new hires in SDF and will no doubt re-assign many to ANC later (after explaining the $ inducement/voluntary seat freeze).
My understanding is we have new hire MD guys right now or will very shortly (next few weeks).
I applaud the company for recognizing a "potential" safety pitfall with the opening of ANC. Unless the planets realign overnight, there is no doubt that ANC is/will continue to be a very junior domicile operating widebody acft in a demanding environment (intl). They have come up with financial incentives ($ and paid moves BOTH directions) to attract and maintain experienced pilots in ANC in order to reduce the likelihood of a revolving training/experience door.
No doubt some will find fault with the company somehow on this, but I give them credit when it's due. They're addressing a potential experience/safety margin concern proactively in an attempt to avoid an accident.
Oh, and for you single guys ... let's not forget there's like 150 guys for every eligible female up there so mating season is pretty competetive! (go north Mega! ... lose that bum you're planning to marry!! )
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Big Beer Belly said:Oh, and for you single guys ... let's not forget there's like 150 guys for every eligible female up there so mating season is pretty competetive! (go north Mega! ... lose that bum you're planning to marry!! )
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Gorilla said:How can UPS bypass seniority to put experienced guys in the MD-11? Or am I misunderstanding?
Added: Just reread the thread. Is the idea that UPS have a few new-hire classes be more experienced than the norm to fill needed MD-11 seats? That would make sense.