First off, airlines are going under. It's the sketchiest career I've ever entered. So, screw that, I'm going cargo. I'm currently a CRJ FO with Mesa Airlines and would like to know the most sure-fire way of getting into UPS or FedEx, long term.

I have 2 years instructing experience, a summer of Alaska bush flying under my belt, and half-a-year in the CRJ200/900. I was debating whether I should stay here accruing jet time, or if I should switch over to Ameriflight (god knows it pays better) to get some cargo experience. Which is more valuable?

I will also be applying to the Alaska Air National Guard on Jan 15, 2007 for two reasons: get some military transport experience for my resume and get some military experience for the fun and variety of flying.

So for all those UPS/FedEx pilots out there, which path should I take to become a likely candidate for UPS/FedEx within around 6 years?

Thanks,

--Beebop