Let's put everything in perspective. Since it's obvious people here have a short memory. How could someone get hired in their mid twenty's?

Easy. UPS in the late 80's and early 90's was a last resort for pilot applicants. The Pax. airlines were hiring huge numbers and had good contracts and day flying. UPS on the hand was a night freight hauler that flew DC-8's. If you were warm, and could understand some English you were hired. They were on the bottom of the ladder and they had to find anyone to fill the seats. Facts.

Now fast forward, and UPS is the golden child. They make money and are buying brand new 747-400's. Now everyone wants to jump on board. And the walking Dead hired 15 years ago are now looking like studs.