Upshiring
12-08-2014, 03:10 PM
#21
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Joined APC: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,339
Originally Posted by navigatro
Unfortunately, you are done.
I've heard they'll have to wait at least a year before trying again. Then again, since there are so many applicants they might be waiting a very long time... Who knows?
Jlg79 - sorry to hear about the test - the truth is no one knows if you can retake it or not. I bet you even the HR peeps aren't quite sure how to handle this. You could always call them?
12-09-2014, 06:57 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by FIIGMO
My online profile and App has not changed since my hire letter in sept of 07.
Man, not feeling the love.....
Man, not feeling the love.....
You mean the pool letter? Unfortunately the old pool has been flushed. Several people had it confirmed with the HR.
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ca...ml#post1669471
12-10-2014, 03:55 PM
#24
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Joined APC: Dec 2014
Posts: 25
Thanks in advance to all those giving great info.....Being a military guy and needing to evaluate my options, I have a relative that is extremely high up in management at UPS. I'm curious if a reference of that nature would make any difference. I'm inclined to think not since my relative isn't a pilot and is not directly involved. However, my mil pilot brethren seem to think I have a pretty good connection. Thoughts?
Also, I can't be hired by UPS until they retire and could that effect the recommendation?
Thanks, Happy Holidays.
Also, I can't be hired by UPS until they retire and could that effect the recommendation?
Thanks, Happy Holidays.
12-10-2014, 04:04 PM
#25
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Originally Posted by c5pilot11
Thanks in advance to all those giving great info.....Being a military guy and needing to evaluate my options, I have a relative that is extremely high up in management at UPS.
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Also, I can't be hired by UPS until they retire and could that effect the recommendation?
Thanks, Happy Holidays.
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Also, I can't be hired by UPS until they retire and could that effect the recommendation?
Thanks, Happy Holidays.
2) If he/she is extremely high up I'm sure it'll help you. BUT, you'll probably be steered toward a management position which most of us will never endorse.
So if your relative can help you in becoming a line pilot - GO FOR IT!
If he/she steers you toward a management position - RUN!
12-10-2014, 04:05 PM
#26
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Brown 747-400
Posts: 524
Originally Posted by c5pilot11
Thanks in advance to all those giving great info.....Being a military guy and needing to evaluate my options, I have a relative that is extremely high up in management at UPS. I'm curious if a reference of that nature would make any difference. I'm inclined to think not since my relative isn't a pilot and is not directly involved. However, my mil pilot brethren seem to think I have a pretty good connection. Thoughts?
Also, I can't be hired by UPS until they retire and could that effect the recommendation?
Thanks, Happy Holidays.
Also, I can't be hired by UPS until they retire and could that effect the recommendation?
Thanks, Happy Holidays.
As far as the nepotism rule goes...I thought UPS did away with that rule a couple of years ago. Can any other Brown guys chime in here on this?
12-10-2014, 04:14 PM
#28
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Joined APC: May 2014
Position: Who knows
Posts: 98
No longer nepotism rules at UPSS.
I think an upper management rec will help you get a job as a NURP unfortunately. And kiss your life and self respect goodbye with that one.
Getting a job as a line pilot is a very poor decision here now. Plan on being junior for a loooong time with zero QOL. Also, plan on being furloughed here, because they will do it again first chance they get.
Plan on being hated, despised and cheated by your employer too if you want to work for them,
With all the majors hiring and the massive retirements, I would go elsewhere honestly. Crazy to come to this craphole trucking company instead of a real airline.
I think an upper management rec will help you get a job as a NURP unfortunately. And kiss your life and self respect goodbye with that one.
Getting a job as a line pilot is a very poor decision here now. Plan on being junior for a loooong time with zero QOL. Also, plan on being furloughed here, because they will do it again first chance they get.
Plan on being hated, despised and cheated by your employer too if you want to work for them,
With all the majors hiring and the massive retirements, I would go elsewhere honestly. Crazy to come to this craphole trucking company instead of a real airline.
12-10-2014, 04:31 PM
#29
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Joined APC: Dec 2014
Posts: 25
Originally Posted by Archie Bunker
It certainly couldn't hurt to have a relative high up the food chain at Brown. It doesn't matter if that relative is a pilot or a boxhead. A recommendation in the system is a good thing.
As far as the nepotism rule goes...I thought UPS did away with that rule a couple of years ago. Can any other Brown guys chime in here on this?
As far as the nepotism rule goes...I thought UPS did away with that rule a couple of years ago. Can any other Brown guys chime in here on this?
12-10-2014, 04:41 PM
#30
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Joined APC: Dec 2014
Posts: 25
Originally Posted by Anc74
No longer nepotism rules at UPSS.
I think an upper management rec will help you get a job as a NURP unfortunately. And kiss your life and self respect goodbye with that one.
Getting a job as a line pilot is a very poor decision here now. Plan on being junior for a loooong time with zero QOL. Also, plan on being furloughed here, because they will do it again first chance they get.
Plan on being hated, despised and cheated by your employer too if you want to work for them,
With all the majors hiring and the massive retirements, I would go elsewhere honestly. Crazy to come to this craphole trucking company instead of a real airline.
I think an upper management rec will help you get a job as a NURP unfortunately. And kiss your life and self respect goodbye with that one.
Getting a job as a line pilot is a very poor decision here now. Plan on being junior for a loooong time with zero QOL. Also, plan on being furloughed here, because they will do it again first chance they get.
Plan on being hated, despised and cheated by your employer too if you want to work for them,
With all the majors hiring and the massive retirements, I would go elsewhere honestly. Crazy to come to this craphole trucking company instead of a real airline.
