Maximilian_Jenius
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Come to Alaska
Ravn/Hagland? Grant? Etc.
Come to Alaska
I thought Copa didn't take expats. At least that what I was told once.
Welcome back to flying. I just saw an UPS add for pilots over in the jobs available thread, with a degree as preferred. My guess is that being UPS, a degree is probably 'required' but I'll let theUPS guys speak to that. There are a few of them running loose on this website.
UPS is not the job you apparently think it is. Maybe you’re thinking of UPS feeder jobs? But that’s not working for UPS.
I saw it in j'jobs available'. I probably missed something.UPS is not the job you apparently think it is. Maybe you’re thinking of UPS feeder jobs? But that’s not working for UPS.
The only thing I really envy from the Brown side is the Queens. Wish we had those, but I hear they wish they had the 777s.UPS isn't even the job a lot of guys think it is.
FedEx is THE cargo job in the industry. UPS is a trucking company with airplanes, and the way they treat their pilots shows.
The only thing I really envy from the Brown side is the Queens. Wish we had those, but I hear they wish they had the 777s.
Yea Air Ops is treated pretty good here. Can't say the same for the guys and gals pushing cans in the memphis heat. They work their tails off.The problem with UPS, and this is the company as a whole, is that they treat their employees like garbage.
I have a friend with a similar track - also a former Copa guy. Went to a regional, then jumped over to another regional at a very right time, upgraded and should flow to AA well inside of the 5 year mark at the second regional.Hi all,
After a failed 2-year business venture, I have decided to return to flying. I currently have about 2,500 TT, of which around 1,500 is SIC B737/8 time (expat Copa Airlines flying).
I've been browsing around the different job listings, and though I seem to meet the published minimums at some of the major carriers, I must ask - What do you think my odds really are after being absent from flying for two years and no college degree?
A little background: I worked as a CFI and imagery pilot but left for Copa before being picked up by a regional. As I left for Copa with only a CMEL, I never obtained my FAA ATP. I did, however, complete my ATP written and required CTP course after returning to the US. No ding/dents on record or checkride/written failures (YET!) knocks on wood
I'm in my mid-thirties, single and quite flexible in terms of where I can live and equipment I fly. I would prefer a carrier that would allow me quite a bit of time at home -- even if this means sitting on reserve.
Long story short, I am looking for suggestions as to which path(s) would be best and realistically attainable in my current state. Also, has anyone been through a similar transition? If so, what materials would you recommend for bringing myself back up to speed aside from the FAR/AIM?
Many thanks in advance!
The problem with UPS, and this is the company as a whole, is that they treat their employees like garbage.
yeah, I'm trying to figure out when the haterade entered the bloodstream. Were you kicked as a freightpuppy at AMF, @jtrain609?LOL ok expert.
I saw it in j'jobs available'. I probably missed something.
FIFY.yeah, I'm trying to figure out when the haterade entered the bloodstream. Were you kicked as a flight instructor at AMF, @jtrain609?
yeah, I'm trying to figure out when the haterade entered the bloodstream. Were you kicked as a freightpuppy at AMF, @jtrain609?
FIFY.
I’ll give you this, you did spend more time flying the line there than practicing law.You're cute.
I’ll give you this, you did spend more time flying the line there than practicing law.
I hate it when we agree.Of course it's possible. But if you're trying to get back into this industry for the sole purpose of sitting at home there's some better ways to make money than put up with the BS that also comes with this job.