UPS Guys! How Do I Get Called

[leftseat10]

Know the feeling!

I have several internal recs as well, one from a captain, and several from new hires (still on probation). I'm working with a manager as well, but it's difficult to know where you stand with HR. From what I've heard, it seems like the best route is a rec from a ground manager. Does anyone know where UPS stands in pilot hiring for the current year? Good luck to all!

 

[lakelivin]

If someone from Atlanta calls Louisville for you, then you WILL get an interview right away. If a line guy writes a recommendation for you, you'll be waiting a while. Remember this is a trucking company that owns an airline.

I think Brown Cow is right. My buddy called for me from ATL (non pilot) and after I put my stuff online I got a call about 3 days later. All the info I hear is that mgt. recs. are the best. Based on the interview I think they want a reference that really knows you and can attest to character, integrity, etc.

The other question... I am curious too. How many have been hired this year? I would guess about 180-200 so far...?

 

[Check Essential]

I am curious too. How many have been hired this year? I would guess about 180-200 so far...?

193 so far.

CE

 

[Old School 737]

Thanks to all for the good info. I do have a friend who is a station manager and he is in the process of filling out a referal form for me. From some of your replys it seems that it might be as good as having pilot references which I don't have any. Hard to believe but hey you never know. Once again thanks again to all. Old School 737

 

[BIGBROWNDC8]

The LOR issue has been covered many time b4 on Flightinfo. Here goes again:

Any Management type LOR, Flying or non-flying is the best here...

Pilot that you have flown with...

Pilot that you have not flown with...

If your real hungry, do Like I did and go see an ACP (Assistant Chief Pilot) at one of our outstations, Invite him to lunch and see how things go. Sure, it takes big balls/overies, but it can pay off... I did it, the guy liked me and I didnt even have to ask him for a LOR, he offered. Hired 3 weeks later... I did have 3 LORs from 3 different Capts here, but never got the call... After the ACP wrote me a LOR, We'll, here I am... Choose your own destiny and make it happen, Its up to you... Good luck...

BBDC8

 

[flyn96]

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[SlapShot]

If you don't know anyone at UPS, you are SOL. Also your flight time isn't all that high for a newhire there.

What kind of time is "competitive"?

Do they care if its jet time or turbo-prop?

 

[Bobby Orr 4]

Still waiting...

6500 total
1700 pic turbine (turbo prop)
Line Check Airman
Attended Air Inc to see UPS recruiters in January
4 letters of rec
- 1 from a good friend (5 yr FO never flown with)
- 1 from a former colleague (he was my captain for a month 5 yr FO at UPS)
- 2 from networking (1 UPS CA & 1 5yr FO)
I jumpseat with my good friend into SDF during a sort and met 2 ACPs to network

Still no call. Wish I could figure out what else I need to to secure an interview. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Otto Coarsen]

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[capt. megadeth]

6500 total
1700 pic turbine (turbo prop)
Line Check Airman
Attended Air Inc to see UPS recruiters in January
4 letters of rec
- 1 from a good friend (5 yr FO never flown with)
- 1 from a former colleague (he was my captain for a month 5 yr FO at UPS)
- 2 from networking (1 UPS CA & 1 5yr FO)
I jumpseat with my good friend into SDF during a sort and met 2 ACPs to network

Still no call. Wish I could figure out what else I need to to secure an interview. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

This may not mean anything but do you have any jet time?
I heard that UPS really likes people to have jet time. Everyone in my class had jet time. Personally, I think TP time is just as valuable but it's just a guess. That is the only thing I didn't see above, but I am a newbie so what do I know?