UPS Pilot hiring - question (for the future)

[waka]

Some of you guys crack me up when you write things you know little about. I worked 4 years on the ramp in SDF and we had all types. We had the guy who was going to college working for health benefits, guys working UPS plus 3 other jobs trying to make ends meat, and yes, the high school dropout who had no other options. We had girls that looked like guys, guys that dressed like girls and girls that we very very attractive. I did find though, I could have meaningfull conversations with all of them, even the high school dropouts. Also, if you worked in SDF, there was a good chance you could work the 2nd day sort. I hardly ever worked a night for 4 years unless I chose to do so.

What do you mean? People worked there to try getting laid?

 

[FLYfishin]

I worked for UPS for four years in college on the ground side of the operation and am now a pilot. UPS does like to hire from within but I highly doubt they would give you an interview just because you helped out during Christmas. If you put in a few good years I think you would get an interview, but it would be based on your job performance. I can also tell you it was the toughest job I've ever had - even tougher than roofing! They pay and benefits are excellent for a part time job and you'll get in great shape.

 

[chignutsak]

I worked for UPS for four years in college on the ground side of the operation and am now a pilot. UPS does like to hire from within but I highly doubt they would give you an interview just because you helped out during Christmas. If you put in a few good years I think you would get an interview, but it would be based on your job performance. I can also tell you it was the toughest job I've ever had - even tougher than roofing! They pay and benefits are excellent for a part time job and you'll get in great shape.

Do you feel that your four years at UPS helped you get the interview? Or was it more incidental? Did they ask you about it during the interview? Did they contact former supervisors?

 

[FLYfishin]

It definately helped me to get an interview. The first question they asked me in the interview was 'I see here you used to work for UPS. Tell us about it.' They did contact my former supervisors and all of them wrote me a LOR.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

The road to hell is paved with good intentions...

Be careful about using the loading dock as a stepping stone to the UPS flightdeck. It can permanently ruin your chances down the road. The environment is tough and there's a high turnover. The supervisors may not be fair or compassionate with you at that particular [menial] tier within the company. If you get canned or have some unwelcomed problems (w/co-workers, sick time, etc.) which were interpreted differently from your direct supervisor, you may hurt your future chances if UPS is the end all for your flying career (i.e., you're currently wearing "UPS Underoos" right now).

 

[EMBPILOT1]

What do you mean? People worked there to try getting laid?

Actually.....yes, just like any other job environment with young horny people.

 

[instructordude]

I've heard UPS likes to hire within for the coveted management pilot positions.

 

[FLYfishin]

I've heard UPS likes to hire within for the coveted management pilot positions.

Not true. I was a mangler on the ground side for four years and am now a line guy on the Air side.

 

[skypine69]

I heard that instructordude is a tool.