UPS June class?

[Rory Bellows]

3. And last but not least, forget about UPS. Hope and pray that one day they call...

This really is good advice, although I realize it’s easier said than done. I was in the pool for 3.5 years (albeit UPS had stopped hiring for a large chunk of that). One thing I learned during that time is you have to move forward with your life. If you spend every moment festering about when you’ll be called, you’ll drive yourself crazy.

I took the attitude that “everything happens for a reason.” In the end, instead of getting hired at the end of a boom in ’01, I got on at the beginning of a hiring cycle in late ’04. I realize I’ve lost 3.5 years longevity, but the guys I watched pass me by for class in ’01 are only 50ish numbers senior to me…and many of them went through several displacements.

Obviously a first-in-first-out pool would be preferable, but for the time being that’s not how it is. Take it from someone who waited several years to get an interview, sat in the pool for 3.5 years and then had to had to interview again…good things come to those who wait.

Rory

 

[bohnzai]

Roy,


After hearing your story, I'm going to stop complaining! I'm happy to hear it finally happened for you.

Good luck all you fellow poolies. Hope to see you in June!

 

[Ernst]

Offer contingent on the medical

It must be true that UPS intends to drain the pool. I did not think that I was anything special and had consigned myself to a long swim, but was fortunate to recieve a call late this week with an offer contingent on the medical. Perhaps UPS made a lot of calls this week to bring a ray of hope to poolies?

No mention was made of potential class dates. No copies of background check paperwork have arrived here yet. I do not know what the future timeline may hold, but it was encouraging to receive a friendly phone call from the Bluegrass State!

Good luck to anyone pursuing service in a brown uniform.

 

[1800 RVR]

Congrats Ernst!

Congrats on getting the call for the medical! That seems to be the magic sign. If you don't mind me asking, when did you interview and how long have you been in the pool?

As for others, who else out there might have gotten a call? Come on now, speak up! Congrats to all those that will hopefully be sitting in class soon!

1800 RVR

 

[BIGBROWNDC8]

Just a quick Note, I have a friend that was in the pool Pre 9/11. Re-interviewed, placed in the pool again, and has finally gotten a call for the June Class date.

He's Finally getting his due.

Im excited that all the poolies will get this call over the next few months, However, I am also hoping that UPS will continue to interview and maintian a interview/pool status so that we can continue to hire past the original 300 number posted earlier
BBDC8

 

[scott0678]

I too was fortunate to get the call for my medical. I got the call on Friday. Just like Ernst said, the offer is contingent upon passing the medical. No mention of class dates. Also, I haven't seen anything from the FAA concerning a records check.

Good luck to all, I hope you get the call soon.

Scott

 

[EMBPILOT1]

I start class tomorrow. I still have not seen any records from the FAA. Don't look for that to be a sign of anything. Don't worry about the medical too much. I was in and out in one hour, including the paper work. Good luck.

 

[LittleLearBoy]

BBDC8,

As I look over the past post I see you put this one in a little while ago on this section. It is "they will re-evaluate the poolies". Why re-evaluate? Is that like a re-interview, or are they looking over what plane to put you in?

LLB

 

[FlyBoeingJets]

Just a quick Note, I have a friend that was in the pool Pre 9/11. Re-interviewed, placed in the pool again, and has finally gotten a call for the June Class date.

He's Finally getting his due.

Im excited that all the poolies will get this call over the next few months, However, I am also hoping that UPS will continue to interview and maintian a interview/pool status so that we can continue to hire past the original 300 number posted earlier
BBDC8

Sounds like some interviewees from '04 or '05 made it into class ahead of him. What a patient fellow. A five year wait for class. You could almost be a Captain at SWA in that time.

 

[FlyBoeingJets]

BBDC8,

As I look over the past post I see you put this one in a little while ago on this section. It is "they will re-evaluate the poolies". Why re-evaluate? Is that like a re-interview, or are they looking over what plane to put you in?

LLB

Pre 9/11 poolies were in it so long UPS decided to reinterview. The theory, I think, was the individual might not be aviation oriented anymore and might need to be booted. A little harsh I think. If you can show were flying I think you shouldn't have to reinterview.

But....Every pool letter states you are 'continuing on in the application process'. Those just a couple of weeks from starting at UAL and AA were flushed out of their pool entirely.

 

[1800 RVR]

Who else got called?

O.K. folks.

We know of two calls so far. Anyone else get called? Let's hear some good news! Unfortunately, the phone is quiet on this end. Good luck to all and let the phones ring!

1800 RVR

 

[GF20]

This is the wife of GF20. YEAH!!! He got the call from HR for a June 13th class date!!! He finally gets to retire his scuba gear, and trade it for a brown uniform!!! Never thought it would happen, but miracles never cease!!!

Good luck to everyone else in the Pool!!!! I know it can be a long wait (Nov 2004 letter for him).

Thanks to everyone for their info on this site!!!

 

[juan]

Here are my stats. Interviewed 3rd week in april, received pool letter two weeks later, got call for Med 1 week after that for june class.

 

[Yank McCobb]

Here are my stats. Interviewed 3rd week in april, received pool letter two weeks later, got call for Med 1 week after that for june class.

Interesting. I know of someone who interviewed a week earlier, during the second week of April. No word one way or the other as of today, May 16th.



So, you are saying you got a pool letter in only two weeks? That would seem to be much quicker than the norm. Any "far up the food chain" management types pushing your file to the head of the class?

 

[juan]

Yank,
Those time lines are accurate. Just got back from completeing my MED today. My uneducated guess on this is it seems if you have a military and airline background it might get a few more points. This is only a guess and I dont want to start rumors. I base this only on other interviewees that I have spoke face-to-face with.

 

[Yank McCobb]

Juan,

You are probably correct in your guess. Since UPS uses a "scoring" type system, I would think that having both military and airline flying in your background would get you a higher score.

Thanks for the info, congrats and good luck.

 

[Chris9702l]

Can't let this post die

Here is a question,
If both UPS and Fedex are both hiring about the same numbers (200+ according to Air Inc) why is Fedex running larger classes and having two classes a month?

Still waiting for "the call" to come out of the pool
Chris

 

[MooseTrax]

training capacity!

 

[scott0678]

Got the call today for the June 13 class! There will be 21 people, 14 FOs, 7 FEs. 757 FO & 727/DC8 FE.

 

[flybrowntails]

welcome.

keep 'em coming!

 

[1800 RVR]

Come on folks!

Alright, what gives?

I'm gone for a couple of days and we have only had 3 or so poolies here called for meds? Who of you out there are holding out on us? It's good to hear that 21 folks will be enjoying the fruits of their labors down in SDF! Congrats to you all. Now, the rest of you, if you have gotten a phone call, let us know! Stop hiding! Have fun, you June guys! We'll see you there real soon! (I hope!)

O.K. Time to go make the donuts.

1800 RVR

 

[AmericanIdiot]

I know a dude that interviewed Mar 23 and was called for the med on May 17th. What I don't understand is why another friend that interviewed Feb 14th, hasn't been called if the pool is being drained.

AI

 

[DEPWIFE]

Okay,

Husband retiring from Air Force in September. Called for medical this week. Class pending outcome of Doctor visit. Interviewed middle of March and recieved pool notice on April 1st.

Wife

 

[bohnzai]

Another June Class!

My friend who started class this week said that there is a second class for June starting on the 27th. I can't be 100% sure on this, but it gives me some hope. Good luck fellow poolies!

 

[RogerOver]

What I don't understand is why another friend that interviewed Feb 14th, hasn't been called if the pool is being drained.

AI

The UPS pool is not FIFO (first in first out). It’s a competitive pool with a scoring system.

No one really knows how the scores are generated (outside of management) so it’s not uncommon to have others pass you by for a class even though they interviewed at a later date.

Roger

 

[AmericanIdiot]

The UPS pool is not FIFO (first in first out). It’s a competitive pool with a scoring system.

No one really knows how the scores are generated (outside of management) so it’s not uncommon to have others pass you by for a class even though they interviewed at a later date.

Roger

I'm not sure if you've followed this entire thread or any of my other posts, but we all know about the competitive pool. My point is, it appeared that he pool was being drained on a FIFO basis due to the '01 and Nov '04 poolies being called for the Jun class. Apparently, it may not be draining in a FIFO fashion. At this point, I'm not really sure anybody on this board knows what is going on in HR. If anybody knows how the pool is being drained, please let us know the real deal.
AI

 

[RogerOver]

I'm not sure if you've followed this entire thread or any of my other posts, but we all know about the competitive pool. My point is, it appeared that he pool was being drained on a FIFO basis due to the '01 and Nov '04 poolies being called for the Jun class. Apparently, it may not be draining in a FIFO fashion. At this point, I'm not really sure anybody on this board knows what is going on in HR. If anybody knows how the pool is being drained, please let us know the real deal.
AI

I’ve followed the thread, I’m just not sure I’m following you.

How can poolies being called for the June class -- which is the 10th or 11th class since UPS resumed pilot hiring -- who interviewed prior to 9/11, in late ’04 and March/April of ’05 be construed as “it appeared that the pool was being drained on a FIFO basis due to the '01 and Nov '04 poolies being called for the June class?”

If that were true, wouldn’t it stand to reason that all of the pre 9/11 and late Nov ’04 poolies would have been called long ago?

It seems contradictory to assume that the competitive pool is being drained FIFO.

RO

 

[juan]

Of the FO slots for the June 13 class I was told 3 are international with one being in ONT. See you on the 13th.

 

[Tarheel]

Food for Thought

Congrats on the folks headed for the june class. Just some info on how the F/O slots were handed out in our class. F/O slots (at least with our class) were offered based on seniority which is defined as age. Starting with the oldest member of the class, we were called (prior to class start date) and asked if we would like to be considered for an F/O slot. Believe it or not, the oldest 14 guys took the 75 & 727 F/O slots. Again nothing official until day 1.

Having said that, I would've flown a brown kite if it ment having a line number.

Again congrats to all and I hope the pool drains quickly

 

[av8trix]

Advice for 757 FOs

For all the 757 FOs, if you can get your hands on the memory items/limitations and the "oral prep guide" from your buds at the company, get a jump on it. The first week is all intro and I wish I'd used it to study! After that first week everything is a blur! It's not easy learning 3 planes at once. The systems are largely self taught CBTs so if you can get ahead it will pay off big time in Weeks 3-4.

Looking forward to seeing you guys! Best of luck to those of you waiting.