Help. Continental or UPS?
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Help. Continental or UPS?
My first post on this board. I've been following both carriers for a few years, and I know I'm fortunate enough to have this predicament. I'm currently in the pool at UPS. I was placed there in the Spring. Last week I was offered a class date at Continental which I accepted.
So, what should I do if UPS calls? Am I stupid to want to stay at Continental? I can definitely see the pluses of going to freight and UPS especially, and it will be tempting to leave for the stability and possibly pay with the future contract. I live however in the Northwest and could commute easily to Newark.
What would you all do?
Thank you.
So, what should I do if UPS calls? Am I stupid to want to stay at Continental? I can definitely see the pluses of going to freight and UPS especially, and it will be tempting to leave for the stability and possibly pay with the future contract. I live however in the Northwest and could commute easily to Newark.
What would you all do?
Thank you.
#2
Originally Posted by Flummoxed
What would you all do?
Run don't walk, Go Brown.
But then again, what do I know? I'm working at a former legacy carrier.
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Continental is a great place to work but there is still alot of questions about this industry and who the survivors will be. I believe Continental will be a survivor and I will ride it out. I already hitched my wagon but if I were you I would most likely go to UPS.
Last edited by Calpilot; 08-23-2005 at 05:52 AM.
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You all have made me really think about this. I'll admit after thinking through it a little more that the airline industry is a completely different animal from UPS. The business models only share one thing, and that's using airplanes.
One pilot PM'd me and has made a good pt. that many lines commercial or deadhead to the east coast, making it easy to begin and end trips at UPS.
So I guess I'm leaning towards UPS if they ever call me (SWIMMING IN THE POOL IS NOT FUN). I would like to end my career on the -400 or Airbus 380, how nice would that be.
Very nice of you all to reply, Thank you very much.
One pilot PM'd me and has made a good pt. that many lines commercial or deadhead to the east coast, making it easy to begin and end trips at UPS.
So I guess I'm leaning towards UPS if they ever call me (SWIMMING IN THE POOL IS NOT FUN). I would like to end my career on the -400 or Airbus 380, how nice would that be.
Very nice of you all to reply, Thank you very much.
#8
Just to pile on, UPS.
CAL may be looking OK (relatively speaking) but is still very precarious. A merger or an accident can tip any airline.
Its a different model over on the Cargo side, and with the Commuter Policy, Its often easier to commute. (deviation from scheduled DH's)
I know at least 2 Guys who have left CAL to Fly UPS or FDX.
Its a different world than 1999, and I think most have had thier eyes opened.
BTW, If UPS is starting to grow like FedEx, watch out.... WB Fo at the 1 year point, making $4 more than what a 2nd year JB Capt makes.
CAL may be looking OK (relatively speaking) but is still very precarious. A merger or an accident can tip any airline.
Its a different model over on the Cargo side, and with the Commuter Policy, Its often easier to commute. (deviation from scheduled DH's)
I know at least 2 Guys who have left CAL to Fly UPS or FDX.
Its a different world than 1999, and I think most have had thier eyes opened.
BTW, If UPS is starting to grow like FedEx, watch out.... WB Fo at the 1 year point, making $4 more than what a 2nd year JB Capt makes.
#9
Originally Posted by Flummoxed
My first post on this board. ....
What would you all do?
What would you all do?
Money is a tempting reason to take a job but if you don't enjoy the position it will quickly become just a lousy job that may or may not pay well.
All else being equal between your choices -- brown is the next best color to green ($)
Personally, I'm at SWA because I like the company and its culture. I was content to be in my senior airplane the first day on the job. After 7 years I'm in the left seat and not bored at all because I'm still trying to learn how to land a frickin' 737 with my left hand!
#10
Originally Posted by Flummoxed
My first post on this board. I've been following both carriers for a few years, and I know I'm fortunate enough to have this predicament. I'm currently in the pool at UPS. I was placed there in the Spring. Last week I was offered a class date at Continental which I accepted.
So, what should I do if UPS calls? Am I stupid to want to stay at Continental? I can definitely see the pluses of going to freight and UPS especially, and it will be tempting to leave for the stability and possibly pay with the future contract. I live however in the Northwest and could commute easily to Newark.
What would you all do?
Thank you.
So, what should I do if UPS calls? Am I stupid to want to stay at Continental? I can definitely see the pluses of going to freight and UPS especially, and it will be tempting to leave for the stability and possibly pay with the future contract. I live however in the Northwest and could commute easily to Newark.
What would you all do?
Thank you.
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