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01-27-2017, 06:13 PM

#31

Archie Bunker

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Joined APC: Oct 2006

Position: Brown 747-400

Posts: 524

Quote:

Originally Posted by Missed Service

Your class had the superstar whom became a management pilot. And no, he was a cathay cargo guy. US based.

I could have sworn he said he was based in HK. My mistake.

01-27-2017, 09:16 PM

#32

Bluesville

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Joined APC: Oct 2013

Position: 747, RightSeat

Posts: 86

I worked at two Single-pilot 135 operators prior to my current 121 regional job, each one was better than then the next.
I don't have the 1000 multi-engine jet PIC (about 300 short, and I'm reserve here in LA and the block hours is SLOW to come by) some Caravan time and other piston single pilot PIC time from my Bank Check gig.
You guys and gals think it will be worth my time going to the FAPA job fair in April and talking with a recruiter?
Working for UPS at ONT would be 'Huge' and I want to be there.
Thanks y'all

01-27-2017, 09:41 PM

#33

Swedish Blender

Where's my Mai Tai?

Joined APC: Aug 2006

Position: fins to the left, fins to the right

Posts: 1,731

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluesville

You guys and gals think it will be worth my time going to the FAPA job fair in April and talking with a recruiter?

It's never too early. Get your name attached with a face. During my interview, they brought up my very first application (pre 9-11 when you applied with a paper app) when I wasnt really qualified.

01-28-2017, 05:07 AM

#34

767pilot

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Joined APC: Mar 2005

Position: 767 captain

Posts: 2,696

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluesville

Working for UPS at ONT would be 'Huge' and I want to be there.
Thanks y'all

Absolutely. The 1000 is now preferred but those with less than a thousand are probably going to have to stand out on some way. Personal contact would be extremely helpful. Good luck, they really look barf to find people that truly want to be here.

01-28-2017, 05:49 AM

#35

Atrasaty

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Joined APC: Apr 2016

Posts: 293

Quote:

Originally Posted by 767pilot

. Good luck, they really look barf to find people that truly want to be here.

I make people barf all the time.....UPS would love me....

that dogging spell colorectal gets me every time

01-28-2017, 06:16 AM

#36

satpak77

Working weekends

Joined APC: Jul 2005

Position: Left Seat

Posts: 2,384

what is the typical schedule/equipment for a new-hire ?

how many years seniority until you can expect to be off on Thanksgiving, Christmas.

legit question, if the answer is "10 years" please post it

01-28-2017, 06:34 AM

#37

BoilerUP

The NeverEnding Story

Joined APC: Sep 2005

Posts: 7,512

Quote:

Originally Posted by satpak77

what is the typical schedule/equipment for a new-hire ?

Every airframe and domicile is currently available to newhires; class assignments are at company's discretion based on training capacity and Crew Planning's cloudy crystal ball. Each class gets the company drop and 'bids' for assignments based on class seniority (age).

Schedule is fleet & domicile dependent, but generally speaking newhires can expect Reserve A (midnight-noon) or a Base Trip Line, which are lines with short trips/more reports, shorter blocks of days off, and can swing you from day to night and back.

Quote:

how many years seniority until you can expect to be off on Thanksgiving, Christmas.

I've been here three holiday seasons, the first as plug in the seat, and have not worked a Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years (got home around 2am Christmas day twice). Living in SDF made that possible; commuters' mileage will certainly vary.

01-28-2017, 07:10 AM

#38

G550Guy

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Joined APC: Sep 2015

Position: MD-11 FO

Posts: 493

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluesville

You guys and gals think it will be worth my time going to the FAPA job fair in April and talking with a recruiter?

100% it would be worth your while.

Young guy in my class had a solid resume, albeit no heavy time or international experience. He spoke with a recruiter 2.5 years ago and they established communications... he went to Emerites and flew the 777 for 16 months and got hired. Now he's got a 32 year career at UPS ahead of him.

I'm a newbie here so my experience is very limited, but from what I've been told by others on this board, and speaking with pilots as I get to know them... Brown hires from a variety of backgrounds.

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01-28-2017, 07:33 AM

#39

ShyGuy

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Joined APC: Dec 2005

Posts: 8,898

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bahkrain

Is UPS Muslim friendly?

Of course. When they ask you why you want to work for them, tell them you have the same motto as UPS: what can brown do for you?

01-28-2017, 07:33 AM

#40

Bluesville

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Joined APC: Oct 2013

Position: 747, RightSeat

Posts: 86

Swedish, 76 and G550 thanks a lot guys. Probably not the right page to ask but real quick can you tell me the Reserve call out times and the various Res duty periods if there is an AM or PM or Long Call etc. Thanks again guys!