UPS to hire 40 pilots
06-27-2014, 04:16 PM
#691
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This is the June class?
Originally Posted by whalesurfer
Backgrounds of the 12 new-hires:
USAF
USAF / Atlas Air
United Airlines
National Airlines
USAF / United Airlines
Skywest
USN
Express Jet / USAF
Atlas Air
USAF
GoJet / USAF
USMC
All 12 assigned to SDF/A300
Welcome Aboard!
USAF
USAF / Atlas Air
United Airlines
National Airlines
USAF / United Airlines
Skywest
USN
Express Jet / USAF
Atlas Air
USAF
GoJet / USAF
USMC
All 12 assigned to SDF/A300
Welcome Aboard!
06-27-2014, 05:56 PM
#693
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Originally Posted by Tanker-driver
This is the June class?
Overheard an ACP (yes, I know :/) mention the following class dates to an Airbus captain.
June 23 - 12 (SDF/A300)
July 22 - 14 (?)
August 19 - 14 (?)
Stiff competition for the 40 slots.
As of last week there are 4500+ applications and 900+ referrals.
06-27-2014, 08:57 PM
#694
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From UPS Chief Pilot:
"Of the 12 new crewmembers, the average flight time is 4,921 hours. Their average age is 41 years old. They all have completed their Bachelors of Science, while four have their Master’s Degree."
Other: Age range: 28-53. Background: Regional, Heavy, lots of Military
"Of the 12 new crewmembers, the average flight time is 4,921 hours. Their average age is 41 years old. They all have completed their Bachelors of Science, while four have their Master’s Degree."
Other: Age range: 28-53. Background: Regional, Heavy, lots of Military
06-27-2014, 09:12 PM
#695
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Originally Posted by whalesurfer
Correct.
Overheard an ACP (yes, I know :/) mention the following class dates to an Airbus captain.
June 23 - 12 (SDF/A300)
July 22 - 14 (?)
August 19 - 14 (?)
Stiff competition for the 40 slots.
As of last week there are 4500+ applications and 900+ referrals.
Overheard an ACP (yes, I know :/) mention the following class dates to an Airbus captain.
June 23 - 12 (SDF/A300)
July 22 - 14 (?)
August 19 - 14 (?)
Stiff competition for the 40 slots.
As of last week there are 4500+ applications and 900+ referrals.
Originally Posted by SaltyDog
From UPS Chief Pilot:
"Of the 12 new crewmembers, the average flight time is 4,921 hours. Their average age is 41 years old. They all have completed their Bachelors of Science, while four have their Master’s Degree."
Other: Age range: 28-53. Background: Regional, Heavy, lots of Military
"Of the 12 new crewmembers, the average flight time is 4,921 hours. Their average age is 41 years old. They all have completed their Bachelors of Science, while four have their Master’s Degree."
Other: Age range: 28-53. Background: Regional, Heavy, lots of Military
At this rate we have 112 applications for every one slot out of 40.
Still wondering about that pilot shortage....
06-28-2014, 04:14 AM
#698
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Position: 767 FO
Posts: 8,047
Originally Posted by Banana
With those hours and experience it looks like they all had the privilege of Uncle Sam paying for their education and flight experience.
Must be nice…….
Must be nice…….
06-28-2014, 04:23 AM
#699
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Posts: 1,409
Originally Posted by Banana
With those hours and experience it looks like they all had the privilege of Uncle Sam paying for their education and flight experience.
Must be nice…….
Must be nice…….
06-28-2014, 06:02 AM
#700
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Originally Posted by Banana
With those hours and experience it looks like they all had the privilege of Uncle Sam paying for their education and flight experience.
Must be nice…….
Must be nice…….
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