Originally Posted by
ERJ Jay
It was once mentioned here that UPS tends to hire for demonstrated need, NOT projected need. The good side to that is that they don't over extend too much so that in a contraction they aren't caught with their pants down.
Agree 100%
Originally Posted by
ERJ Jay
However, when the turn around comes, and it will someday it's just a matter of when, everyone will be pulling extra JAs and lots of open time will be out there because they waited sooooo long to hire. By then, as mentioned, it will be we need people yesterday, and we want them done tomorrow!!
For your and every other poolie's sake I hope those JA calls will met with a "not available" response and the open time will be left open. In the long term more pilots on property means better seniority and in my view that's much better than a few extra dollars in our pockets...
Originally Posted by
ERJ Jay
Till then, as my wife keeps trying to take the positive tone - they will call. It's not a matter of IF, it's a matter of WHEN. Till then, we're just trying to get our financial house in order to go back to first year/probationary pay - again.
Your wife sounds like a smart lady and she's right, they will call. In the meantime I'd attend every job fair/seminar UPS might be attending in the future. You're already in the pool but want to make sure they know you're still actively pursuing Big Brown and believe in the company not only when they're hiring but also during the downturn.