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09-19-2017, 04:32 AM
#91
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Joined APC: Oct 2014
Posts: 46
Originally Posted by Bushmaster09
Got two questions for the current UPS drivers in here. I start next month, and am curious what aircraft/base is best for being home as much as possible? I will be moving to my base as we do not have a home in the USA anymore.
Second, if I do international flying(probably contradicts above?). One of the things I really like to do at my current gig is bring home food from the various countries. Thailand Curry, New Zealand Lamb, Japanese Fish. We eat really well here, and I'm lucky as there are little to no rules here about what I can bring back. Is this possible at UPS? How are the customs when you arrive? Is it typical US B.S.? Am I gonna have to forget about this?
Second, if I do international flying(probably contradicts above?). One of the things I really like to do at my current gig is bring home food from the various countries. Thailand Curry, New Zealand Lamb, Japanese Fish. We eat really well here, and I'm lucky as there are little to no rules here about what I can bring back. Is this possible at UPS? How are the customs when you arrive? Is it typical US B.S.? Am I gonna have to forget about this?
09-19-2017, 05:35 AM
#92
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2017
Posts: 199
Originally Posted by vbguy01
For your first question, I'm in my first year on the bus holding reserve living in domicile. Last month I was home 24 days out of 30, this month expecting 20 or 21 days home. YMMV but that's what I've been tracking. Couldn't be happier, good luck!
09-19-2017, 07:11 AM
#93
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Joined APC: Nov 2006
Position: F/O
Posts: 328
Originally Posted by BrownDoubles
Ditto, I would think your best bet is SDF domestic. Even when you get called out it is often out and back. I guess a lot would depend on how you play the reserve game WRT preferencing.
09-19-2017, 11:16 AM
#94
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
Position: Relaxing
Posts: 235
Originally Posted by Bushmaster09
Got two questions for the current UPS drivers in here. I start next month, and am curious what aircraft/base is best for being home as much as possible? I will be moving to my base as we do not have a home in the USA anymore.
09-19-2017, 12:59 PM
#97
Tri-tanic operator
Joined APC: Jul 2006
Position: Doggie
Posts: 2,382
Originally Posted by vbguy01
For your first question, I'm in my first year on the bus holding reserve living in domicile. Last month I was home 24 days out of 30, this month expecting 20 or 21 days home. YMMV but that's what I've been tracking. Couldn't be happier, good luck!
Don't worry, I didn't call SIK when I moved to the top of the RADAR list.
I wouldn't expect 20-21 days at home to be the standard. YMMV
09-19-2017, 03:38 PM
#98
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Joined APC: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,339
Originally Posted by Night_Hawk
A potbelly would depend how he uses his BV days!
09-24-2017, 07:50 PM
#100
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Joined APC: Sep 2006
Posts: 124
Originally Posted by Bushmaster09
Got two questions for the current UPS drivers in here. I start next month, and am curious what aircraft/base is best for being home as much as possible? I will be moving to my base as we do not have a home in the USA anymore.
Second, if I do international flying(probably contradicts above?). One of the things I really like to do at my current gig is bring home food from the various countries. Thailand Curry, New Zealand Lamb, Japanese Fish. We eat really well here, and I'm lucky as there are little to no rules here about what I can bring back. Is this possible at UPS? How are the customs when you arrive? Is it typical US B.S.? Am I gonna have to forget about this?
Second, if I do international flying(probably contradicts above?). One of the things I really like to do at my current gig is bring home food from the various countries. Thailand Curry, New Zealand Lamb, Japanese Fish. We eat really well here, and I'm lucky as there are little to no rules here about what I can bring back. Is this possible at UPS? How are the customs when you arrive? Is it typical US B.S.? Am I gonna have to forget about this?
The gubermint does still frown upon entering the country with foreign produce and/or animal products. Roll the dice if you want, but I wouldn't.
Welcome aboard.
RB
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