Tough Choice--SWA or UPS?

[787]

WillionRun...this is sad but very true...although my last employer couldn't do much worse on the FA selection.

 

[410dude]

Fact: you will not so much as have one subtle flirtation from some pretty young thing bringing you your lunch @UPS!

At least you get crew meals at UPS. SWA will only give you peanuts. Oh, and you don't have to lock yourself in the cockpit at UPS, you can actually get up and move around if need be.

 

[WillowRunVortex]

It's called "small town sindrome" After a while everything looks really good!

My glass is always "half-full"

 

[787]

Willow--know anyone at IFL...that's happy?...PM plz

 

[Flechas]

That's another reason for pickng UPS, the women in the places they go.

 

[WillowRunVortex]

At least you get crew meals at UPS. SWA will only give you peanuts. Oh, and you don't have to lock yourself in the cockpit at UPS, you can actually get up and move around if need be.

From what the experts say freight is the biggest target now

 

[Flechas]

From what the experts say freight is the biggest target now

I thought it was the regionals.

 

[jhill]

Please don't flame me!! I am in the fortunate position of having to choose between UPS and SWA. I am in the pool for both and will probably take the first one to give me a class date.

I have 5 factors that I think are important: Job security, pay, benefits, quality of life, and culture. I give Brown the edge on job security and benefits and SWA the nod on quality of life and corporate culture. The last factor is pay. SWA is much better now, especially considering the money you lose at Brown during the first year. But if the new contract comes through, maybe UPS will have the better pay.

Like I said, I am in the pool for both and have at least a few weeks to entertain conjecture. NAy inputs?

I have worked for both, PM me and I'll be glad to answer any questions

 

[WillowRunVortex]

I have worked for both, PM me and I'll be glad to answer any questions

jhill, which did you work for last?

 

[Metro752]

UPS, lbfm

 

[capt. megadeth]

Dude, I'd go with UPS if I were you. They will be getting the A-380!!!! Imagine how cool it would be to fly that thing!!!!

Dude....why ask for pay for flying when we could do it for free!?!?!?!

OMG, you need to go to the doctor to get rid of your SJS.

 

[410dude]

Dude....why ask for pay for flying when we could do it for free!?!?!?!

OMG, you need to go to the doctor to get rid of your SJS.

What's SJS? And what's wrong with longing to fly the baddest plane on the planet? Plus UPS has the second baddest airplane on the planet, the 747! SWA is a good company, but I'd want to fly something cooler than a 737 for my entire career.

 

[Flechas]

Shiny Jet Syndrome.

 

[ERfly]

What's SJS? And what's wrong with longing to fly the baddest plane on the planet? Plus UPS has the second baddest airplane on the planet, the 747! SWA is a good company, but I'd want to fly something cooler than a 737 for my entire career.

I've experienced this and everyone I've talked to says the same thing. The newness of the airplane wears off after about 2 weeks. After that it's all about QOL.

 

[WillowRunVortex]

What's SJS? And what's wrong with longing to fly the baddest plane on the planet? Plus UPS has the second baddest airplane on the planet, the 747! SWA is a good company, but I'd want to fly something cooler than a 737 for my entire career.

Here's why,,,because after a short time (too short), you will not see the difference between sitting in a 747 or a 737. In fact you will equate aircraft endurance with quality of life,,,I.E: 737,,,4 hrs GOOD! 747: 13 hrs BAAAAADDD!!!

 

[410dude]

Here's why,,,because after a short time (too short), you will not see the difference between sitting in a 747 or a 737. In fact you will equate aircraft endurance with quality of life,,,I.E: 737,,,4 hrs GOOD! 747: 13 hrs BAAAAADDD!!!

I disagree. I got into flying to fly the long haul international heavies. I know that I'd have a big grin on my face for many, many years if I got to fly the A-380 or 747.

 

[joevollers]

There are studies you should read about people who work at night and how it shortens their life spans by 6 to 8 years and also leaves them suceptable to all sorts of medical ailments-- so even if 40% of flying is at day-- is it worth it-- I would have taken a UPS job if it was offered ---- But then again I was not offered UPS and SWA; much less both.. Take SWA

 

[WillowRunVortex]

I disagree. I got into flying to fly the long haul international heavies. I know that I'd have a big grin on my face for many, many years if I got to fly the A-380 or 747.

I just noticed your profile,,,and your position. Please dont take the CRJ to 410.

The only thing that truly has the balls to be ridin up there is a 20 series Lear

 

[WillowRunVortex]

And where would this be? As far as I'm concerned all the lunch I get (And most people here I'm sure) comes from either a dying woman, or a gay dude.

Flechas, the choice was SWA or UPS. SWA is hiring pretty young F/A's as we speak. Who wear shorts! Not like the Legacy's, where they can describe the DC3 for ya. If I had the choice it would be,,,COME TA DADDY GIRLS!

 

[L'il J.Seinfeld]

UPS is an almost guarantee whereas SWA is just a good bet. 20 years from now UPS will most certainly be here. With SWA anything could happen. Look at Delta/United 5-7 years ago and look at them now. SWA is entirely different, but the comparison is still valid. The pax industry is fickle (sp).