UPS called!!!!!!

[MD11Drvr]

Thank You

put an app in, make some good contacts (mngt type, not necessarly fling Mngt)that are willing to give you a solid LOR and network... I used the forbidden "Air Inc" 7 different times back in the day, but you know, everyone hates Kit so Air Inc is bad...right??? (Whatever, worked for me) I networked 5 "major" interviews out of Air Inc and was hired (or in the Pool) at 3 of them, UPS is one of the three. It will not hurt your career to put some feelers out there and see who bites... Good Luck

Thank You Sir,

I had really hoped World was the last stop as I love it but as with all things they do change. It is not at crisis level just yet but I will take your advice and start preparing as well as do a little networking.

Thanks Again

 

[JohnnyCash]

1800 rvr:

its cool reading some of your posts. reminds me of when i got the call to go change uniforms (say one that finally matched my coffee stains). its easy (for me anyway) to lose perspective in the current neg. enviroment but it is great to be reminded of that initial enthusiasm.

in a word it is senority. if you dont get the seat you are wanting off the bat--it will come. (classes behind you may get the seat you want but remember they are just keeping it warm for you

big brown makes a great point--the ocho is a great place to start. repeat after me "drop/rise, drop/rise, drop/rise"

johnny
live at louisville county prision

 

[gucciboy]

Viper


Hearing test is exactly like the military (small cubical where you can hear your heart beat). I've always hated that test. But, if you can pass the military one, you should do fine with UPS. However, not sure what UPS does if you don't pass the hearing test. (not sure what their standards/limits are). Hope this helps.
Gucciboy

 

[Clyde]

I never thought it would happen this fast, but UPS called me this morning for a medical!!!!!! I'm about to die!!! I hope some of my poolie buddies have been called as well.

Don't die dude, it's hard to pass the physical that way!!

Seriously, congratulations on getting the call. I wouldn't sweat the physical. It's not the astronaut type, although it's a little more in-depth than your average first-class physical. Basically it's a first-class with some blood work, that's all.

 

[lifeguard]

CONGRATS 1800RVR and everyone else who got called this week! .........!800RVR, you have a great sense of humor ..please keep everyone updated!

 

[flybrowntails]

seems funny to me--the last 4 years zero hiring. enter into concentrated negotiations and the hiring machine is going full-steam.

 

[SDF2BUF2MCO]

Regarding the hearing, there are ATP's out there who have hearing aids. Speculate they got the aid(s) after they got hired and their hearing was 20/20 before.

1800 RVR, can you say Cats in your best hick voice? Also, you are welcome to join the Kentucky Wildcat basketball fan club but if you have more than half your teeth you can't join (think U of L will take you though). Sorry, thems the rules.

 

[1800 RVR]

MD11Drvr,

What BBDC8 said is right on the mark - find someone that will go to bat for you. Everyone on my interview day had pilot letters. I'm the only one that had a non-aviation ref. He's a 15 yr dept mgr who's worked with various other depts. He stuck his neck and reputation out for me, and I believe that the fact that he did that went a long way. The rest is up to you. You have to impress in the interview; you have to fly the sim. But to get the foot in the door, ANY letter should do.

BBDC8, JohnnyCash, Clyde, av8trix, and all the others that I'm forgetting - looking forward to meeting you all. Thanks for the well wishes!

To all my poolie buddies: thank you again. You guys are awesome! I will still be a persistent poster, if y'all let me!

 

[1800 RVR]

What! No ILLINI?

SDF2BUF2MCO,

If being a Cats fan will protect me from bodily harm - that I may be able to do. However, in my heart I will ALWAYS be an ILLINI fan. Once the Chief is in your blood, you can't get rid of it. Kind of like herpes!

 

[BoilerUP]

Short of March Madness and the Meeeshigan-OSU football game, about the only Big 10 stuff you are going to hear around SDF is how bad Indiana is sucking any given week.

Besides, there's nothing wrong with UK fans. We're just a little passionate about our team, thats all. Beyond horses and bourbon, basketball is all we have in our fair state

 

[1800 RVR]

Bourbon and horses?

Now that sounds like a great combo! My wife is too funny - she is already practicing to make mint julips!

 

[exchexflyer]

I am a ups hopefull with a small medical problem. I have high blood pressure but have it under control with medication. I obviously have no problem holding a class 1 medical. Does anyone else here have any experience with the ups medical and high blood pressure?

 

[capt. megadeth]

I am a ups hopefull with a small medical problem. I have high blood pressure but have it under control with medication. I obviously have no problem holding a class 1 medical. Does anyone else here have any experience with the ups medical and high blood pressure?

I thought you couldn't get a 1st class if you are on BP meds. That's not the case then?

 

[Check Essential]

UPS Physical

Just a quick note on the UPS physical. The doctor’s office only reports one of two things to UPS...they either report you are fit to perform the duties you have applied to perform, or you are unfit.

In order for the doctor to deem you unfit, there would have find something relatively extreme…in other words, something that would preclude you from holding a class one medical.

The letter the doctor sends to you might indicate something minor such as slightly high cholesterol for example, and a recommendation on how to correct the condition (low fat diet, exercise, etc), but that information is not passed on to UPS.

Fit or unfit. That’s all.

CE

 

[Onlyflyfreight]

Congrats!

I'm not even in the pool (yet) and I have enjoyed your post's.........

Have fun and keep us updated!

 

[exchexflyer]

I thought you couldn't get a 1st class if you are on BP meds. That's not the case then?

You might be very surprised by this, but it is very common to be on bp medications and still fly. My AME definately knows about this. Along with this condition I have to perform certain blood tests every year and there must be NO side effects from the medication.

 

[1800 RVR]

Thanks Check Essential!

Great post! That is exactly what I was wondering, and you nailed it. Thanks for the heads-up!

1800 RVR

 

[AV80R]

Congrats!

Capt.Megadeth - "...I thought you couldn't get a 1st class if you are on BP meds. That's not the case then?"



Xcheckflyer - "...You might be very surprised by this, but it is very common to be on bp medications and still fly. My AME definately knows about this. Along with this condition I have to perform certain blood tests every year and there must be NO side effects from the medication..."



I was getting my FAA medical a few months ago and overheard a conversation an AA pilot was having with the doctor (I know, it’s not very nice to eavesdrop The doctor told him that almost 20% of pilots over 50 were on some kind of blood pressure and/or statin medication (cholesterol). He said the FAA wants you to get in shape first but if that don’t work or if you have hereditary factors involved they do not disapprove and in fact encourage pilots to take bp medication early on to prevent future complications. I was surprised to hear it at first but I think it makes sense in a way.





1800RVR – CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!

I got a few friends at brown and they all love it, I’m sure you’ll too!

av80r

 

[bohnzai]

1800RVR

That's great news! I'm away from a computer for 4 days and look what happens!
Good luck.

 

[capt. megadeth]

Capt.Megadeth - "...I thought you couldn't get a 1st class if you are on BP meds. That's not the case then?"



Xcheckflyer - "...You might be very surprised by this, but it is very common to be on bp medications and still fly. My AME definately knows about this. Along with this condition I have to perform certain blood tests every year and there must be NO side effects from the medication..."



I was getting my FAA medical a few months ago and overheard a conversation an AA pilot was having with the doctor (I know, it’s not very nice to eavesdrop The doctor told him that almost 20% of pilots over 50 were on some kind of blood pressure and/or statin medication (cholesterol). He said the FAA wants you to get in shape first but if that don’t work or if you have hereditary factors involved they do not disapprove and in fact encourage pilots to take bp medication early on to prevent future complications. I was surprised to hear it at first but I think it makes sense in a way.

Thanks

1800 RVR good luck!

 

[BIGBROWNDC8]

EXCHEXFLYER,

OK, I know this is on everyones mind and it's a tough question to ask, I'll jump on the grenade for everyone if it has to be done, here goes...

I, along with everyone else (except capt megadeath) want to know where we can see your Avitar without the hands...LOL

(Me lika da picture...)

 

[TonyC]

EXCHEXFLYER,

OK, I know this is on everyones mind and it's a tough question to ask, I'll jump on the grenade for everyone if it has to be done, here goes...

I, along with everyone else (except capt megadeath) want to know where we can see your Avitar without the hands...LOL

(Me lika da picture...)

It's the same picture V1Cutt was using for a while, but his had something like "spele.nl" on the picture. That should be a good place to start your search.



(Oh, and now that you've brought attention to it, it's doomed to disappear like DAS at 10/250 and Dutch and Thrust Master. Gee, thanks! )





.

 

[1800 RVR]

Thanks bohnzai, capt. megadeth, and AV8OR. I appreciate the well wishes! I will try not to let down my poolie bretheren!!!

 

[blzr]

Viper


Hearing test is exactly like the military (small cubical where you can hear your heart beat). I've always hated that test. But, if you can pass the military one, you should do fine with UPS. However, not sure what UPS does if you don't pass the hearing test. (not sure what their standards/limits are). Hope this helps.
Gucciboy

Shouldn't it be the same as the FAR's say it should? I know I couldn't pass a military, civilian for that matter, hearing exam. Don't we still have a volume control? If I can't hear ATC over the captain smackin' his food, I can still turn up the volume.

 

[Joeylikey]

Just a quick note on the UPS physical. The doctor’s office only reports one of two things to UPS...they either report you are fit to perform the duties you have applied to perform, or you are unfit.

In order for the doctor to deem you unfit, there would have find something relatively extreme…in other words, something that would preclude you from holding a class one medical.

The letter the doctor sends to you might indicate something minor such as slightly high cholesterol for example, and a recommendation on how to correct the condition (low fat diet, exercise, etc), but that information is not passed on to UPS.

Fit or unfit. That’s all.

CE

I completed the physical yesterday and Check Essential is absolutely correct.

The hearing test is to set your baseline. I've got mild to moderate hearing loss and was told that that was normal in our line of work. If you pass a Class I physical, your fine. I'm assuming the test is more for company protection against false disability claims in the future.

The med tech also told me that your cholesterol level has to be in the 800-900 range to cause any concern. They will inform you first before they report to UPS. You pretty much have to be a walking heart attack. I guess when they draw blood and gravy comes out, I'd be a little worried.

One last thing, when your my age (38), you'll have the privilege of getting your cornhole checked. I was just thankful I wasn't examined by Dr. Wholefist! I don't know what was worse, getting the sphinkter poked or having to wipe up KY afterwards while the doc was still in the room chatting with you. After a beer at the airport and a glimps of a nudy mag, I was over it. I wish I would of known about that part of the exam so I could of properly prepaired.

Overall, I'm fit. Just waiting on the lab work.

Joey

 

[1800 RVR]

Thanks, Joey!

Congrats Joey for geting the call as well! I don't even know if I congratulated you or not.

Thanks for the trip report, also. I feel MUCH better with the intel from you and Check Essential. So, you got the "Moon River" treatment? You should have turned around and said "Gee, doc, you using the whole fist there?" (Thanks to Chevy Chase) Something to look forward to, NOT!!!!!!! Was that an age thing, or is that standard for all ages? I'm hoping for the former...

Thanks again and congrats!

1800 RVR

 

[720degpersec]

Congrats Joey for geting the call as well! I don't even know if I congratulated you or not.

Thanks for the trip report, also. I feel MUCH better with the intel from you and Check Essential. So, you got the "Moon River" treatment? You should have turned around and said "Gee, doc, you using the whole fist there?" (Thanks to Chevy Chase) Something to look forward to, NOT!!!!!!! Was that an age thing, or is that standard for all ages? I'm hoping for the former...

Thanks again and congrats!

1800 RVR

I am prepared. At my current airline, we get the "oh no, not again" treatment daily...

 

[Joeylikey]

RVR,

Thanks for the congrats.

I'm not sure if it's an age thing for their pre-screening probe. If there are any yougins' who recently got hired, can you lean forward (so to speak) and let us know if you were violated? ==> ( ).( )

 

[Joeylikey]

I think 35 maybe the magic age.

Joey

 

[1800 RVR]

Too funny!!!

Joey,

Your post made me "crack" up!!! (no pun intended-well, maybe) I was starting to practice my Moon River singing until L'il J. said that he didn't get it. I think that I will be safe. We'll see.

Congrats to you too, L'il J!!!

1800 RVR