Definitely not the LAST place on anyone’s list. Agree that it may not be the first choice for the majority, at the current moment in time.

Copied from my reply to a similar post in the POOLIES thread:

UPS is still a solid option for those whose wants and needs can be met with a gig here. It’s a good career that pays well even if it’s not the fastest upgrade or employer of the year. No pressing need to upgrade with our flat rate for fleet types and higher FO pay rates. Also, Delta has hired a lot of young aviators over the last few years. UPS, almost the opposite. That will play a big factor in seniority progression comparisons. Our health benefits are miles ahead of theirs and all the legacies for that matter. That can be a huge player for some people. I’d wait to see what the economy does over the next year or two and what our next contract brings before writing this place off.

The night flying and constant circadian shifts here do suck. Get senior, conflict bid and maximize OCV***, fly schedules giving you max time off **** and life will be good.

***OCV is vacation utilization options that can create a lot of time off for just a week or two of vacation time used.

**** We have skeds that can give you more time at home. Eg. Week on-off trips with CMLs at both ends which you can play the game to basically “work 5 on, 9 off” if your seniority allows.