UPS SUX

[Douglas]

Does anybody fly UPS into SUX (Sioux City) or is that all trucked?

 

[jhugz]

Does anybody fly UPS into SUX (Sioux City) or is that all trucked?

trucked from MSP I think

edit:maybe OMA

 

[Douglas]

I was thinking FSD, but OMA would make sense since I saw a few big trucks heading North on I-29 last Monday afternoon.

 

[jhugz]

I was thinking FSD, but OMA would make sense since I saw a few big trucks heading North on I-29 last Monday afternoon.

I'm pretty sure it isn't coming off our jet. They're pretty weight restricted due to heading to canada afterwards. Heavy days they send a second jet.

 

[Douglas]

USPS must be the people going through FSD to get to SUX.

 

[jhugz]

USPS must be the people going through FSD to get to SUX.

Could be, I know Alpine has a 1900 route out of FSD. In fact I think he is/was a member on here.

 

[jhugz]

I was thinking FSD, but OMA would make sense since I saw a few big trucks heading North on I-29 last Monday afternoon.

Apparently I was incorrect, at least some, if not all, is shipped from FSD.

 

[skatergeek]

I have nothing to contribute, but I like the title of the thread. lol.

 

[CzechAirman]

I have nothing to contribute, but I like the title of the thread. lol.

Why do you say that?

 

[Douglas]

I have nothing to contribute, but I like the title of the thread. lol.

Thank you. Thank you.

 

[skatergeek]

Why do you say that?

Fly for a UPS feeder for a few years and you'll understand.

 

[SpiraMirabilis]

Fly for a UPS feeder for a few years and you'll understand.

You can't spell stupid without UPS!

 

[CzechAirman]

Fly for a UPS feeder for a few years and you'll understand.

Since UPS doesn't actually operate the feeder flights, that would mean that the feeder operator sux and not UPS.

 

[CzechAirman]

You can't spell stupid without UPS!

Imagine how bad it must be to actually fly for them.

 

[jhugz]

Since UPS doesn't actually operate the feeder flights, that would mean that the feeder operator sux and not UPS.

lol...ok

 

[CzechAirman]

lol...ok

So, why don't you guys break the code and tell me why it's so bad flying UPS feeders?

 

[SpiraMirabilis]

It isn't bad, per se, it is just not something most people would like to do for an extended period of time (years.) You have no job security because the second someone comes to Brown and offers to do your run for $1 cheaper you're going to lose it next month, dealing with the package car drivers is hit or miss but there have been times where I wanted to engage in some fisticuffs, "helping" to load your own plane sucks, dealing with the the rampers at the hub station is also hit or miss - DFW is real good, but there are other places where I would dread going to.

It isn't just one thing... It's all the little things together. Working for a FedEx feeder is like a vacation in comparison, the only downside I have is no multi-time.

 

[CzechAirman]

It isn't bad, per se, it is just not something most people would like to do for an extended period of time (years.) You have no job security because the second someone comes to Brown and offers to do your run for $1 cheaper you're going to lose it next month, dealing with the package car drivers is hit or miss but there have been times where I wanted to engage in some fisticuffs, "helping" to load your own plane sucks, dealing with the the rampers at the hub station is also hit or miss - DFW is real good, but there are other places where I would dread going to.

It isn't just one thing... It's all the little things together. Working for a FedEx feeder is like a vacation in comparison, the only downside I have is no multi-time.

So what's better? No multi time at FedEx or multi time but having to put up with the boxheads at UPS?

 

[jhugz]

So what's better? No multi time at FedEx or multi time but having to put up with the boxheads at UPS?

Hands down, QoL over "multi time"...

 

[SpiraMirabilis]

QoL and pay. I make only a little bit less than what most UPS Metro or 1900 pilots make flying the Van. I like it here. I'm not sure I'll put in 20 years flying the caravan like some of the fedex feeder guys, but for now my QOL is pretty good.