Originally Posted by Ray Kinsella (Post 2403513)

I'm no apologist for UPS management. They reap what that sow. However, there have been indefensible issues with new hires. The IPA is aware of it as well and newhire mentors are stressing it.

Some of the issues;
-using cell phone after aircraft secured for flight.
-failure to silence cell phone and receiving a call during takeoff roll...twice on same trip.
-answering IWatch and asking sim instructor to "hold on a minute, I have to take this."
-numerous new hires not showing for a scheduled flight.
-UTC (unable to contact) while on reserve. UPS policy has always equated it to stealing if done on purpose.
-researching CGN bars on iPhone during partner's debrief from sim training.
-at least 4 cases of tardiness to flight departures in ANC.
-failure to wear a complete uniform in airport terminal. (Not talking about a hat either)

It's got the company and IPA scratching their respective heads. $200k the second year should motivate guys to put their phones away, be on time, and buy reliable transportation while in crashpads.

Originally Posted by Ray Kinsella (Post 2403513)

I'm no apologist for UPS management. They reap what that sow. However, there have been indefensible issues with new hires. The IPA is aware of it as well and newhire mentors are stressing it.

Some of the issues;
-using cell phone after aircraft secured for flight.
-failure to silence cell phone and receiving a call during takeoff roll...twice on same trip.
-answering IWatch and asking sim instructor to "hold on a minute, I have to take this."
-numerous new hires not showing for a scheduled flight.
-UTC (unable to contact) while on reserve. UPS policy has always equated it to stealing if done on purpose.
-researching CGN bars on iPhone during partner's debrief from sim training.
-at least 4 cases of tardiness to flight departures in ANC.
-failure to wear a complete uniform in airport terminal. (Not talking about a hat either)

It's got the company and IPA scratching their respective heads. $200k the second year should motivate guys to put their phones away, be on time, and buy reliable transportation while in crashpads.

Originally Posted by IFlyThings (Post 2403558)

Man, this has me gritting my teeth hard enough that my wife could hear the squeaking. I'd sell a kidney just to get an interview (maybe even one of mine, who knows?), and people fritter away their opportunity like that?

Originally Posted by Ray Kinsella (Post 2403605)

I forgot the best one.

New hire on a jumpseat videoing operating crew's landing and posting it to social media with comments added that "the Capt really screwed this up." Said Capt was former IPA Executive Board member, discovered social media post when someone emailed the screenshot, and then went to IPA Pro Standards.

Originally Posted by BoilerUP (Post 2403610)

I don't think that's exactly how that situation went down.

Originally Posted by Bockrain (Post 2403649)

Why don't you enlighten us since you claim to be in the know.

Originally Posted by Bockrain (Post 2403649)

Why don't you enlighten us since you claim to be in the know.

Originally Posted by Bockrain (Post 2402736)

Mostly training failures. Lots of regional pilots are having a hard time learning to land a heavy.

Originally Posted by flyguy23 (Post 2403050)

I'm pretty sure bockrain doesn't actually work for ups and is just trolling.

Originally Posted by Bockrain (Post 2403635)

K4 should start their own in-house union. It's worked great for UPS.... They make bank and don't have to worry about the drama of other carrier's issues.