UPS Airlines Hiring

I really liked Louisville when I visited there. I was only around for a couple days. However having grown used to big city life I think I'd miss some of the cultural events around town (always a stop on big tours, world class symphony, museums, etc.) but it might be a fair trade off to live somewhere a bit less crowded. I'm sure SDF still has a lot of great concerts and cool cultural stuff, just not at the same level a big city would.



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BoxLuvr said:
Me to I hear this is good experience. Whats the hiring requirements?
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Directly from the posting:

"Required Skills: Must possess an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate and have basic air carrier operations knowledge from a Part 135, 119, or 121 Domestic, Flag, or Supplemental operation".

Just like every other Part 121 Aircraft Dispatcher Position, a valid FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate is required. The amount and type of experience listed in the posting is preferred, not required.

I get a lot of messages from people here and for some reason, people seem to think cargo ops like UPS and FDX are so different from a major pax airline, and often don't think we are Part 121 or a major airline. I do not understand this misconception. We are a major airline, and a highly complex one at that. The operation includes multiple fleet types, from A300 to B757, B767, MD-11F, B747-4, and B747-8. All shifts/desks will have most, if not all of these fleet types to work with every day. We operate domestically and worldwide, including non-scheduled military charters. One area where we are different, and I believe adds to the complexity, is that our arrivals are all at the same time. Same goes for our departures. It's not spread out throughout the day/night, so it can get crazy really fast when issues arise.

I like to think that if you can dispatch here, you can dispatch anywhere. This job requires the ability to seriously multitask and prioritize. Time management can be your best friend but if you can't manage it, it can tank your day in a hurry. Mastering the complexities of our operation can truly bring personal satisfaction on the job front, for those that have that drive to do well.

Best of luck to all who are applying!



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Good luck to all!

Being a homeboy, it's cool to see all the love for the Ville. There's a lot going on. When I was growing up (approaching 40 now), it was a sleepy traditional town. They must have put something in the water in the nineties since my generation seems to be taking over and making it unique, if not quirky. The transformation has been astounding, really. It's turned into a very hip and progressive city. Quite beautiful too. It's sort of considered the Portland of the Midwest.

Whatever preconceptions you might have of Kentucky (and it certainly warrants some, as all states do), you'll have to throw them away when it comes to Louisville. Matter of fact, I have a t-shirt that says "Louisville: It's Not Kentucky." It might as well be its own city-state. It likes to think of itself as the southernmost northern city and the northernmost southern city all at once. I have a hard time finding ways to disagree with that. I think it takes the best of both worlds and finds a good balance.

@Mainline_or_bust makes a fair distinction that pound for pound, given its size, it packs a wallop. A few things do need quite a bit of improvement to make it better-rounded. Museums, libraries, and schools have a way to go. As does public transportation. But you'll find plenty to see and do and, no matter who you are, you're going to like some of it a lot. Throw in that salary from UPS, and you can park yourself pretty much anywhere you feel most at home.

I used to say "it's a nice place to be from." But with everything that has transformed and blossomed there in the past 15 years or so, I'd love nothing more than to move back.

Always happy to answer any questions about the city.
 
womanpilot73 said:
Actually, if you don't say LULL-VULL, people look at you weird. Lol
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womanpilot73 said:
I get a lot of messages from people here and for some reason, people seem to think cargo ops like UPS and FDX are so different from a major pax airline, and often don't think we are Part 121 or a major airline. I do not understand this misconception. We are a major airline, and a highly complex one at that. The operation includes multiple fleet types, from A300 to B757, B767, MD-11F, B747-4, and B747-8. All shifts/desks will have most, if not all of these fleet types to work with every day. We operate domestically and worldwide, including non-scheduled military charters. One area where we are different, and I believe adds to the complexity, is that our arrivals are all at the same time. Same goes for our departures. It's not spread out throughout the day/night, so it can get crazy really fast when issues arise.
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This. But I'll throw two more differences than working at a major self loading cargo hauler:

1. You will intentionally divert more flights in a week in December than your counterparts at other airlines will have to divert in a career.
2. You're working for people who have little understanding of aviation and how it works. It can be infuriating at times. But luckily there's a large distilling industry in the area to keep you sane

Kev said:
Good luck to all!

Whatever preconceptions you might have of Kentucky (and it certainly warrants some, as all states do), you'll have to throw them away when it comes to Louisville. Matter of fact, I have a t-shirt that says "Louisville: It's Not Kentucky." It might as well be its own city-state. It likes to think of itself as the southernmost northern city and the northernmost southern city all at once. I have a hard time finding ways to disagree with that. I think it takes the best of both worlds and finds a good balance.

@Mainline_or_bust makes a fair distinction that pound for pound, given its size, it packs a wallop. A few things do need quite a bit of improvement to make it better-rounded. Museums, libraries, and schools have a way to go. As does public transportation. But you'll find plenty to see and do and, no matter who you are, you're going to like some of it a lot. Throw in that salary from UPS, and you can park yourself pretty much anywhere you feel most at home.

Always happy to answer any questions about the city.
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I will agree with all this, as a city it's come a long way for things to do. There's room to grow and the city government seems to be onboard for moving the place forward.

There's a lot of good paying jobs here pushing it forward (bourbon, Ford truck, GE appliances, which are good union shops that are driving middle class wages up) and working hard to attract new professional jobs. There's actually a shortage of skilled/educated persons here at the moment.

Plus, there's a killer party for a week in the spring every year.

womanpilot73 said:
Actually, if you don't say LULL-VULL, people look at you weird. Lol
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What's important to know is Versailles is pronounced " Ver-Sails" and not "Ver-sigh". You will be corrected and scorned for making that mistake.
 
McCrosky said:
What's important to know is Versailles is pronounced " Ver-Sails" and not "Ver-sigh". You will be corrected and scorned for making that mistake.
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so you are saying i can live there because i already know how to pronounce that one! of course the same people who pronounce it "ver-sails" pronounce auxvasse as "uh-vaz" instead of "ox-vozzy" so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 
McCrosky said:
This. But I'll throw two more differences than working at a major self loading cargo hauler:

1. You will intentionally divert more flights in a week in December than your counterparts at other airlines will have to divert in a career.
2. You're working for people who have little understanding of aviation and how it works. It can be infuriating at times. But luckily there's a large distilling industry in the area to keep you sane



I will agree with all this, as a city it's come a long way for things to do. There's room to grow and the city government seems to be onboard for moving the place forward.

There's a lot of good paying jobs here pushing it forward (bourbon, Ford truck, GE appliances, which are good union shops that are driving middle class wages up) and working hard to attract new professional jobs. There's actually a shortage of skilled/educated persons here at the moment.

Plus, there's a killer party for a week in the spring every year.



What's important to know is Versailles is pronounced " Ver-Sails" and not "Ver-sigh". You will be corrected and scorned for making that mistake.
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I'll add one more "uniqueness"....planning a flight in a less than economic way.

KDEN-KMEM
Fly to PHX make a left, fly over ELP, ABI, FUZ, LFT and finally arrive in Memphis. Instead of 2+15, the flight is 4+00 hours. We call it the scenic route.


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McCrosky said:
This. But I'll throw two more differences than working at a major self loading cargo hauler:

1. You will intentionally divert more flights in a week in December than your counterparts at other airlines will have to divert in a career.
2. You're working for people who have little understanding of aviation and how it works. It can be infuriating at times. But luckily there's a large distilling industry in the area to keep you sane

Hi, can you clarify on the "intentional diversions". I understand things are crazy for UPS during the holidays but not sure I understand. Thx.

I will agree with all this, as a city it's come a long way for things to do. There's room to grow and the city government seems to be onboard for moving the place forward.

There's a lot of good paying jobs here pushing it forward (bourbon, Ford truck, GE appliances, which are good union shops that are driving middle class wages up) and working hard to attract new professional jobs. There's actually a shortage of skilled/educated persons here at the moment.

Plus, there's a killer party for a week in the spring every year.



What's important to know is Versailles is pronounced " Ver-Sails" and not "Ver-sigh". You will be corrected and scorned for making that mistake.
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