How long did you tread water??

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05-01-2006, 01:23 PM

#11

R1200RT

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wigwags

14 months and stopped counting

Way too long. How long does it normally take to hear you are in the pool? or that you are not going to be hired?

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05-01-2006, 03:55 PM

#12

Wigwags

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I would have to say, 4 to 6 weeks on average.

05-03-2006, 09:36 AM

#13

767pilot

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Position: 767 captain

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziggy

Question for UPS pilots: But do they like to hire cargo 135 guy's or prefer 121 pilots? Also any other advice of getting on with UPS would be greatly appreciated?

I'm not sure that the FAR means as much as the equiptment. I've seen guys with all backgrounds come through. PIC Turbine time seems to rule the day

05-03-2006, 11:30 PM

#14

FX Bone Guy

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A month or two

FedEx - A month or two seems to be the average - but with a WIDE variation.

I think it's first in first out... all depends on how many guys they are hiring.

05-04-2006, 06:35 AM

#15

Purple Poolie

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Position: Furloughee/Flowback

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Getting webbed feet

Been in the FedEx pool for almost 4 months now, kept in the dark about the next new hire training class, but it sure beats the alternative.....

Cheers!

05-04-2006, 09:23 AM

#16

fr8rcaptain

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Joined APC: Feb 2005

Position: Retired UPS 767 Captain, SDF Z

Posts: 431

Should've worn a wet suit...

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveP2

How long is the "swim" in the hiring pool for both FedEx and UPS? Is it "first in - first out" or is the time in the pool based on the qualifications and hours of the new hire?

While you're treading water in the UPS pool, make sure you have as many employee referals on file as possible. They must be from pilots you've flown with to carry any scoring weight. This is one of the biggest flags that highlight you from any of the other thousands of interviewees or applicants. Good luck!