Originally Posted by CL300

One of the biggest issues you'll have as a corporate/135 guy is being able to convince them why you want to leave a (mostly) daytime flying gig, one leg to a nice hotel, couple day layover, and one leg back home for a night freight job. They will try to dissuade you from coming here- it's all part of the process. You cannot let it discourage you and you must convince them you want to be at Brown. It's all part of the process for a corporate guy. They won't push back very hard, but they want to know you're 100% committed to being here.

As to the training issues of those with a corporate/135 background- there have been some additional training events (a higher number than in the past) of people with non-121 backgrounds. Although there were also military and 121 people who needed additional training as well. Ultimately they all got through their respective programs. A few folks were let go last summer, two were because of training issues (both longtime 121 pilots) and one was let go due to a personality conflict (he was a corporate guy).

Don't let your 91/135 background dissuade you from applying at UPS. They do a good job of hiring great personalities.