I appreciate all of the help....

Your answers did generate a few more questions (yes, I'm keeping the beer tally...)
The personal recommendations, do they need to be from someone at UPS or will my current employer suffice?

Do you do bid lines or have pref bidding?

Finally, if I do get the magic call, and against all odds get hired, will you let me wait to the 2nd year to cash in beer owed?

Regards...