Leave a $165k/year Corporate job for UPS?
02-15-2016, 12:27 PM
#81
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Originally Posted by busdriver12
Over twenty years, however in my seat position, that's not very senior. The bus has a decent amount of day flying, however if you're junior, you have to make a concerted effort to get it. It's like a second job, really, not everyone is into spending their life on the computer, but if you notice my post count, it's obvious that it doesn't bother me!
I have found that getting up really early, flying many legs, getting a short layover, can be far more exhausting than 1-2 legs at night, with a much longer layover. Though it's not for everyone. Does UPS have the same options? I would think there is a huge diversity in flying schedules with UPS also. I just wouldn't completely rule out freight because of night flying, unless you truly hate it.
I have found that getting up really early, flying many legs, getting a short layover, can be far more exhausting than 1-2 legs at night, with a much longer layover. Though it's not for everyone. Does UPS have the same options? I would think there is a huge diversity in flying schedules with UPS also. I just wouldn't completely rule out freight because of night flying, unless you truly hate it.
02-15-2016, 12:41 PM
#82
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Originally Posted by HVYMETALDRVR
Thanks for that bit of info, maybe I'll be your FO someday!
02-15-2016, 01:22 PM
#83
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Originally Posted by busdriver12
I have found that getting up really early, flying many legs, getting a short layover, can be far more exhausting than 1-2 legs at night, with a much longer layover. Though it's not for everyone.
Originally Posted by HVYMETALDRVR
Thanks for that bit of info, maybe I'll be your FO someday!
02-15-2016, 04:11 PM
#84
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Originally Posted by Packrat
I should think your experience there would make you a shoe in for FedEx or UPS. You can't get that kind of wide body International experience just anywhere. If I was a young guy with a career ahead of me, I'd be doing EXACTLY what you're doing. Best of luck, and I mean that sincerely.
I had friends go to Evergreen thinking the same thing. Flew the classic,-400, and even the Dreamlifter before it went to Atlas. They have obviously since moved on, but couldn't get a call from UPS then or now.
02-15-2016, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Swedish Blender
I had friends go to Evergreen thinking the same thing. Flew the classic,-400, and even the Dreamlifter before it went to Atlas.
02-15-2016, 06:53 PM
#86
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Originally Posted by Packrat
Atlas isn't all that bad a career move either.
02-16-2016, 11:46 AM
#88
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Originally Posted by Gnaw
Back to the topic a bit:
Doesn't UPS reserve in SDF go senior? That would mean OP would be able to hold a line sooner and commuting to sit reserve wouldn't be a factor.
Doesn't UPS reserve in SDF go senior? That would mean OP would be able to hold a line sooner and commuting to sit reserve wouldn't be a factor.
That's the irony ... YES, reserve in SDF does go somewhat senior. As a bottom 10%'er, I am able to hold whatever RSVA line is remaining. No choice of days off, and sometimes it can mean 20-30 days on call when the bids transition.
.... BUT .... even RSVA (midnight-noon on call) is better than the lines that do make it to the bottom, and I live in domicile ... commuting isn't a factor in my choice. It would suck for the bottom lines. Possibly more time away from home than a reserve line.
So in summary, reserve goes senior for a REASON, ... the OP isn't going to get a great clean commutable line
02-16-2016, 07:18 PM
#89
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Originally Posted by CactusCrew
.... even RSVA (midnight-noon on call) is better than the lines that do make it to the bottom
I can do a late night call once in a blue moon.....every night, no way.
02-17-2016, 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Vital Signs
I sure am glad there are a lot of you guys out there that can do this because I sure as heck am not built for this!
I can do a late night call once in a blue moon.....every night, no way.
I can do a late night call once in a blue moon.....every night, no way.
And for me, I can bid a line one or two bid periods a year for a change. I think some of the others do the same.
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