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Originally Posted by FlyByCable (Post 402465)

Unfortunately, I heard that the IPA was informed by UPS that IF the DHL deal goes through, there will be no preferential interviews for ABX and Astar pilots due to past issues with UPS getting sued by former contractor pilots during the airline's startup.

Unfortunately, that does not surprise me. I heard that UPS made a lot of promises to a lot of contractor pilots in '88 that they didn't follow thru on... I guess their answer is to not make promises....

Thanks for the replies so far.

There seems to be a little confusion here. The ART job I'm in IS a flying job, it's just that I'm in the cockpit five hours per week and behind the desk for 40. So, if I stay where I'm at, I'll be current at whatever point I may get hired in a couple/few years. If I go to the AGR slot, I'll fly a few times per week and still have a desk waiting after I land so currency is not an issue either way.

It's either continue to make good money now while I wait to get hired or make ok money with the prospect of a nice retirement check in six years but no ability to get hired in the meantime.