Originally Posted by
Mike1646
I’ve been working for UPS in the package division for 23 years but I have always wanted to become a pilot. But because things in life it was not possible.
Is it too late to for me to start now? Am I too old to meet all the requirements and try to get a position st UPS?
Any orientation would be appreciated.
I know a guy, like you, who had been working for UPS over 10 yrs in the training Dept doing clerical/administrative type work. He wanted to fly for UPS and was around your age when all this transpired. He was told to get his ratings over at Bowman Field and then go fly for a Regional to build his time. He was also told he’d have to quit UPS and then reapply when he got his qualifications. He took that advice and worked hard to complete the requirements and eventually flew for Comair until the end.
Fast forward about 7-8 yrs later....
UPS wouldn’t give him the time of day when he began reapplying to fly for them. After Comair he eventually began flying a B757 for another company and still can’t get UPS to acknowledge his application. He’s now late 50’s and has given up on UPS.
With 23 yrs in, you’re better off finishing your career in your current position or starting a flying career somewhere else. Don’t count on UPS “rehiring” you after you’ve met their pilot requirements.