firedup

After one applies to UPS and their app is active, is there anything else that I would need to do, or call? or does this start the waiting process?

VegasBoy

Get in line, dude.

firedup

I realize I need to get in line, but the question I have is: after I fill in the online app. is that all they require, do you get a confirmation or anything?

VegasBoy

The on-line app then attend a meet and greet or be introduced by one of your friends to a chief pilot or recruiter.

firedup

where do you find out where the meet and greets are?

crimson tide

UPS meet and greets? This is the first I have heard of this, the contacts I have there informed me that hiring is currently by lottery.

TOPDOG

Hello Fireup. You need to get as many letters of rec from UPS pilots. I got my interview and job with UPS with only 2. The whole process took 1 year from the time I applied before I got a class. I applied in Oct. 2005, got my interview June 28th 2006, and they called me on Oct 19th 2006 for a Nov 16th class.

firedup

Thanks Top Dog and congrats on the job!! I will just wait and see what happens just like the thousands of others.
I was just curious as to how they pick the resume's How does the Lottery system work? Ive never heard of that before...

v2plus25

No one knows how they pick who to call. But like TopDog says, it seems like the more letters of rec from UPS pilots (or mgmt) you have, the better chance you stand of getting that call. And it doesn't hurt to keep updating your info every 4-6 weeks either.

birdstrike

FIREDUP,
This is the way the new online app. works: You answer 4 or 5 basic questions regarding your experience. If you answer the questions properly (if you are qualified) the system asks you more questions. So stop here and think back, how many questions did you answer? More than 4, you're good. About four, well sign back up using a different e-mail address after you have gained some time, got that FE written out of the way, whatever is holding you back. I'll assume you are qualified. UPS does rely heavily on internal recommendations and they are not ashamed to admit it. The problem for most applicants is that for a pilot recommendation to carry any weight, that employee must have flown with the applicant, i.e. not rode on his J/S, drank beer with him etc... I have filled out the pilot referral form several times and it is exhausting, it takes a good hour to fill it out.

Now's here's a catch, if a member of management puts in a recommendation for you, it's as good as gold, it will get you noticed. This manager could be a truck driver, mechanic, ramp supervisor, or chief pilot - it doesn't really matter. So that's your job right now. If you really want this job, start networking now. Rack your brain for guys you've flown with that may have found there way to UPS. Think about who you might know on the ground side of brown as well. If your coming up with a blank, go to the job fairs. UPS will be at a couple a year when hiring and this is your chance to shake the hand of someone who can make a difference for you.

Once you get the call, it's a very non threatening process. H.R. goes out of their way to make all the applicants feel at ease. No gotchas. It's as if they really want to hire everyone that walks in the door.

Wish you the best of luck! Hope this helps.