Originally Posted by Ray Kinsella

I'm no apologist for UPS management. They reap what that sow. However, there have been indefensible issues with new hires. The IPA is aware of it as well and newhire mentors are stressing it.

Some of the issues;
-using cell phone after aircraft secured for flight.
-failure to silence cell phone and receiving a call during takeoff roll...twice on same trip.
-answering IWatch and asking sim instructor to "hold on a minute, I have to take this."
-numerous new hires not showing for a scheduled flight.
-UTC (unable to contact) while on reserve. UPS policy has always equated it to stealing if done on purpose.
-researching CGN bars on iPhone during partner's debrief from sim training.
-at least 4 cases of tardiness to flight departures in ANC.
-failure to wear a complete uniform in airport terminal. (Not talking about a hat either)

It's got the company and IPA scratching their respective heads. $200k the second year should motivate guys to put their phones away, be on time, and buy reliable transportation while in crashpads.