UPS Hiring Requirements
01-06-2020, 02:05 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by DylanHK
Would it be possible to gain experience at Endeavor Air (a regional carrier) and work hours up towards UPS? I know you could go with a major airline but I’m just curious about the hour requirements and general requirements for UPS for someone coming from a regional airline. Thanks.
01-06-2020, 02:14 PM
#12
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Originally Posted by Riverside
Why not go straight to Atlas? Ups loves Atlas guys....
01-06-2020, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUP
Yes, absolutely (approx. 13% of 2019 hires came directly from a regional)
Yes, pure 91/135 pilots have been hired at UPS the last few years.
Yes, pure 91/135 pilots have been hired at UPS the last few years.
01-06-2020, 05:17 PM
#14
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When I spoke with a UPS recruiter a couple years ago, I had 6500 hours, 1000tpic, and 2000 hours of 747 time. He looked me dead in the eye and said I wasn't close to competitive and to come back in three years. I'd have loved the opportunity to work at UPS, but since have gotten hired at a different major.
That said, from friends who work there, it seems the qualifications to be competitive are coming down. I know at least three guys who were pure regional. They did, however, have about 8000 hours. I believe the average UPS new hire age is still over 40. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it was like 44.
That said, from friends who work there, it seems the qualifications to be competitive are coming down. I know at least three guys who were pure regional. They did, however, have about 8000 hours. I believe the average UPS new hire age is still over 40. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it was like 44.
01-07-2020, 07:58 AM
#17
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Originally Posted by Cozmo
I’d love to know the percent breakdown of where the other guys came from (especially the 135 guys). It sounds like you’re looking at a pie chart.
EJM, Netjets, DPJ, Pentastar, L3, Ameriflight, Vertex, and Jet Aviation for 135 operations; 91 hires were from Fortune 500 through smaller corporations.
01-07-2020, 09:42 AM
#18
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Originally Posted by BoilerUP
...Yes, pure 91/135 pilots have been hired at UPS the last few years.
To the OP and others who’re contemplating UPS - don’t worry about where the typical newhire comes from. Who cares?
Apply, apply, apply! Let our recruiters worry about your eligibility.
I’m blown away by the many people who tell me they never applied because they didn’t think they’d be competitive?!?
If you don’t meet the minimums the app won’t let you proceed. The only way of knowing if you have a chance or not is to actually apply.
The 2020 application window has now been opened for 2 days. If you’re interested - apply!
Good luck!
Link to UPS online application.
2020 UPS Application
Last edited by whalesurfer; 01-07-2020 at 09:53 AM.
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