Originally Posted by
KC10 FATboy
I know people working for FedEx, UPS, DAL, CAL, and SWA who didn't even meet the minimums! They just happen to be at the right place, right time, and knew the right person.
-Fatty
FWIW,
Until UPS started hiring again in late 04, these were the minimums.
The late 90's was 2500tt, ATP written, FE written or rating, FCC license and 1st class medical.
Later, 1000 PIC was added (not turbine), and finally what there is today.
There are some junior captains, not any more, who don't meet today's minimums, but that wasn't the case when hired.