UPS pilots - thanks for the responses in this thread. I guess I may have ticked off a couple people on this thread so for that I'm sorry...but then again it would'nt be an airline forum without a bit of controversy and nerves
Stratosphere makes a good point, that it would be tough to land a job at either Fed-Ex or UPS, but why is that? why is it so tough? The reason is simple, they are the top paying airlines in the U.S. I will do everything in my power to get hired at either one (UPS first choice) but I know my chances are tough as there are plenty of good and well qualified pilots waiting to apply. I will never apply for an airline like Virgin, Allegiant or other similar ones, even if the pilots there are content. To work for an airline that pays so lousy is a slap in the face to those who've worked so hard over the decades to get the pay scales that this profession deserves. With that being said, UPS tops the charts when it comes to compensation.
Findavefine also makes a good point with regards to those on furlough. To me, this is the one big negative about UPS and it is a concern that while UPS is doing quite well financially these 100 plus pilots are still on the streets. I am anxious to see them get their jobs back soon as I know you all are as well. The positive side is that UPS is doing well in the market place even during this tough economy. The way I see it, the economy will eventually improve and UPS will be in a great position to dominate the industry and expand and grow. I believe the days are coming, hopefully sooner than later that UPS will hire again and QOL will improve.