UPS CLASS DATE MARCH 14th ?-any calls?-any new dates in the future?

[FreightNazi]

Ok BBB, as long as its all in good fun, I retract my arse statement.

My statement was simply one of amazement, not meant to be caustic, which is why I prefaced my statement that way.

I still wish the best to you and Brown in your negotiations.

Metal? I don't even think I deserve a medal!

But thanks for the thought.

The freight dogs must stick together!

Peace, FJ

You are so right Falconjet in that we MUST stick together. I believe that our EB meeting with your MEC recently was instrumental in our new pay proposal which now factors in the A380. Hopefully we can reach an agreement sometime in the near future so you guys can build on top of that we can continue the leapfrog process of better and better contracts as there is no end in sight of the good times for both companies. Rumor is that your initial pay proposal for the A380 is $400/hr. Stay united and don't let little jabs from either side keep us from the big picture for both pilot groups!

 

[Falconjet]

Wow, inflation has already gotten to the $380 for the A380 and its up to 400 per hour! I'm not sure if the committee has actually presented any numbers for the A380, and I believe that they may not even be addressing it during this go around. Hard to imagine, but I did hear that. Only thing for sure is that the future is going to be very interesting for both UPS and FedEx.

FJ

 

[FreightNazi]

Sure sounds better than those eagle pilots that were going around with buttons on that said they'd fly the MD-80 for $80/hr. I like the 380 for $380 alot better!

 

[BIGBROWNDC8]

Hate to sound disloyal to Big Brown, however, Im thinking I may want to put my application in at FedEx with numbers like they are posting. We get excited about 300 in a year and FedEx is doing 50-75 a month... IMHO, Its truly Embarrassing, How can we stay competitive?


BBDC8

 

[FreightNazi]

But we have Worldport and the under construction Capt. Tom Gummer center for operational excellence! That's how we stay competetive!!!

 

[EMB145 PILOT]

fed ex 50-75 a month NOOO

my friend has worked there 15 years and tells me they plan on hiring 350 this year and 20-24 a month just like ups -so yes we can compet and we are better -u know why -were brown go brown-ups dreamer -call me for a class -lol smile people smile

 

[buster232]

so does anyone know how you are called out of the pool? i.e the scoring system? I got the letter yesterday. Can't wait to start.

 

[armyjets]

so does anyone know how you are called out of the pool? i.e the scoring system? I got the letter yesterday. Can't wait to start.

I think it's by height. That being said I should be in around the 3rd quarter of 2008.

 

[DoubleB]

Buster,
When did you interview?

 

[Hawg68]

If they are calling guys by height they must have started with MiniMe!!!!!!!!

 

[buster232]

Double B

Jan 11th interview, Jan 12th physical. The letter was dated Feb 10th but I just moved so it took 10 days to find me. Best of of luck to all

 

[Stan]

I got the call yesterday for the March 18 class. Sorry I don't have any info about how many are in the class or what equipment everyone is going to.

 

[afpa]

Got the call for 18 March as well!!!! Wish I could give you the reason why, hope lots more calls go out soon! 25 in this class. Late for work but, I'll post more info as I get it.

 

[LittleLearBoy]

AFPA where did you hear about 25 in the March 18th class. I saw they were having a March 14th class.

 

[afpa]

From UPS HR when they called me. Apparently they slipped the class a few days and are starting it on Friday this time. Hope lots of swimmers get the call, they were not done with calls when they called me. Both FOs and FEs, since I'm on the young side, expecting an FE. That's all the info I've got so far. Thanks to all of the help from everybody, I am grateful and psyched!!

 

[LittleLearBoy]

Did you ask if they were done calling? And what do mean by young? By age of flight time. Congrates, if I recall right you were not in the pool very long.

LLB

 

[Rory Bellows]

Hope lots of swimmers get the call, they were not done with calls when they called me.Both FOs and FEs, since I'm on the young side,

Did you ask if they were done calling? And what do mean by young? By age of flight time. LLB

Looks like afpa said they are NOT done calling.

Seniority in class at UPS is determined by age. Oldest = most senior.

I assume you mean age or flight time? Flight time does not factor into seniority.

Rory

 

[Hawg68]

afpa,

Great news. You seem to have pretty accurate insight on class dates, any news if they are still having two March classes? Hope to see you there!

Go Big Brown!!!

 

[Hawg68]

Looks like afpa said they are NOT done calling.

Seniority in class at UPS is determined by age. Oldest = most senior.

I assume you mean age or flight time? Flight time does not factor into seniority.

Rory

Any idea what the average hiring age is these days? How old is "old"?

Hawg68

 

[Rory Bellows]

Any idea what the average hiring age is these days? How old is "old"?

Hawg68

I'd have to say average age is 33.

Old would be 40ish.

Rory