Originally Posted by
c5pilot11
Thanks in advance to all those giving great info.....Being a military guy and needing to evaluate my options, I have a relative that is extremely high up in management at UPS.
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Also, I can't be hired by UPS until they retire and could that effect the recommendation?
Thanks, Happy Holidays.
1) Your relative does not need to retire before you start. The nepotism rules are gone. Case-in-point, a friend's brother just got hired (pool).
2) If he/she is extremely high up I'm sure it'll help you. BUT, you'll probably be steered toward a management position which most of us will never endorse.
So if your relative can help you in becoming a line pilot - GO FOR IT!
If he/she steers you toward a management position - RUN!