NGPA fair
02-11-2018, 06:33 AM
#1
Line Holder
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jul 2017
Posts: 84
NGPA fair
I thought I'd create a thread for feedback from the job fair this past week. Turnout was high in my opinion, UPS was the longest line. Each pilot seemed to get around 5-8 minutes with a recruiter. I saw a couple business cards being handed out as well.
The conversation was extremely laid back. The recruiter spent the time circling and highlighting different parts of my resume, made a few notes, and asked a few general questions (DUIs, failed checks, when are you available, who else have you applied to, why UPS). We wrapped up with a discussion about our kids which was nice. Overall, I felt very at ease, and like they really were considering me as a pilot and a person for the operation.
The briefing was very much like previously reported. They went over a few hiring numbers (270~ for the rest of the year). The resume stack is closer to 12,000 now. DT really stressed leadership and going above and beyond at your current job. What are you doing to distinguish yourself? Not much else new to report here, it basically mirrored previous posts on what they talk about.
The competition is fierce. I talked with as many hopefuls as I could, and most people had 1-2 internals at minimum, with impressive careers behind them.
I'm glad I ended up attending, it was a great experience. I was reminded of how great it is to get together with a bunch of pilots and just talk shop. Best of luck to everyone!
The conversation was extremely laid back. The recruiter spent the time circling and highlighting different parts of my resume, made a few notes, and asked a few general questions (DUIs, failed checks, when are you available, who else have you applied to, why UPS). We wrapped up with a discussion about our kids which was nice. Overall, I felt very at ease, and like they really were considering me as a pilot and a person for the operation.
The briefing was very much like previously reported. They went over a few hiring numbers (270~ for the rest of the year). The resume stack is closer to 12,000 now. DT really stressed leadership and going above and beyond at your current job. What are you doing to distinguish yourself? Not much else new to report here, it basically mirrored previous posts on what they talk about.
The competition is fierce. I talked with as many hopefuls as I could, and most people had 1-2 internals at minimum, with impressive careers behind them.
I'm glad I ended up attending, it was a great experience. I was reminded of how great it is to get together with a bunch of pilots and just talk shop. Best of luck to everyone!
02-11-2018, 12:40 PM
#3
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2005
Position: LAMA/P180/747
Posts: 427
Thx for taking the time to post this Mach. I figured it would be very competitive as you said. An applicant probably needs more on the resume than just line pilot to get an interview. Check Airman, sim instructor, safety committee, ect.
02-11-2018, 12:48 PM
#4
Line Holder
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jul 2017
Posts: 84
Originally Posted by Precontact
12,000 resumes? That’s a lot of hopefuls.
)
02-11-2018, 12:49 PM
#5
Line Holder
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jul 2017
Posts: 84
Originally Posted by NoJoy
Thx for taking the time to post this Mach. I figured it would be very competitive as you said. An applicant probably needs more on the resume than just line pilot to get an interview. Check Airman, sim instructor, safety committee, ect.
02-11-2018, 12:54 PM
#6
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2005
Position: LAMA/P180/747
Posts: 427
You probably have this book.
But others who are interested in flying for UPS, should read this:
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Brown-Untold-Story-UPS/dp/0787994022
But others who are interested in flying for UPS, should read this:
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Brown-Untold-Story-UPS/dp/0787994022
Last edited by NoJoy; 02-11-2018 at 12:55 PM. Reason: Sp
02-11-2018, 03:36 PM
#7
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2016
Position: 747 F/O
Posts: 72
Originally Posted by Machtransition
I thought I'd create a thread for feedback from the job fair this past week. Turnout was high in my opinion, UPS was the longest line. Each pilot seemed to get around 5-8 minutes with a recruiter. I saw a couple business cards being handed out as well.
The conversation was extremely laid back. The recruiter spent the time circling and highlighting different parts of my resume, made a few notes, and asked a few general questions (DUIs, failed checks, when are you available, who else have you applied to, why UPS). We wrapped up with a discussion about our kids which was nice. Overall, I felt very at ease, and like they really were considering me as a pilot and a person for the operation.
The briefing was very much like previously reported. They went over a few hiring numbers (270~ for the rest of the year). The resume stack is closer to 12,000 now. DT really stressed leadership and going above and beyond at your current job. What are you doing to distinguish yourself? Not much else new to report here, it basically mirrored previous posts on what they talk about.
The competition is fierce. I talked with as many hopefuls as I could, and most people had 1-2 internals at minimum, with impressive careers behind them.
I'm glad I ended up attending, it was a great experience. I was reminded of how great it is to get together with a bunch of pilots and just talk shop. Best of luck to everyone!
The conversation was extremely laid back. The recruiter spent the time circling and highlighting different parts of my resume, made a few notes, and asked a few general questions (DUIs, failed checks, when are you available, who else have you applied to, why UPS). We wrapped up with a discussion about our kids which was nice. Overall, I felt very at ease, and like they really were considering me as a pilot and a person for the operation.
The briefing was very much like previously reported. They went over a few hiring numbers (270~ for the rest of the year). The resume stack is closer to 12,000 now. DT really stressed leadership and going above and beyond at your current job. What are you doing to distinguish yourself? Not much else new to report here, it basically mirrored previous posts on what they talk about.
The competition is fierce. I talked with as many hopefuls as I could, and most people had 1-2 internals at minimum, with impressive careers behind them.
I'm glad I ended up attending, it was a great experience. I was reminded of how great it is to get together with a bunch of pilots and just talk shop. Best of luck to everyone!
02-11-2018, 03:44 PM
#8
Line Holder
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jul 2017
Posts: 84
Originally Posted by NoJoy
You probably have this book.
But others who are interested in flying for UPS, should read this:
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Brown-Untold-Story-UPS/dp/0787994022
But others who are interested in flying for UPS, should read this:
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Brown-Untold-Story-UPS/dp/0787994022
02-11-2018, 10:28 PM
#9
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: CH2T Worst plane ever
Posts: 660
Originally Posted by CaptainHvac
I've heard that getting the business card is what you really want. Its all a very strange world. "on-file" vs "active", pool vs class, job fair vs 17 internals, getting the bizz card...
02-12-2018, 05:52 AM
#10
Line Holder
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jul 2017
Posts: 84
Originally Posted by Aviatormar
Where did you head a business card is a good thing? I genuinely had a nice time talking to one of the recruiters and she pasted a card to me. I thought it was nice of her but I didn’t get the impression it was golf? But I’m super happy to hear that maybe it’s a very positive thing?
I could be totally off there but I can't imagine they'd want you to have their email for any other reason. Good luck to you!!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
