UPS Pilot Hiring Information

UPS is a global cargo airline headquartered in Louisville, KY. UPS operates a fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft providing worldwide freight transportation services.

Currently Hiring: No (Window closed on 03/26/2021)

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Minimum Flight Time Requirements:

Multi-engine ATP certificate

1,500 hours total time​ fixed-wing

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Competitive Flight Time:

4,000 - 7,000 hours total time​

1,000+ hours turbine PIC

Previous 121 or military​​

Pilot Career Services:

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Application Link:

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COMPANY INFORMATION

Fleet Type & Count:

*Fleet information obtained from SEC Form 10-K

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Number of Pilots:

3,099

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Mandatory Age 65 Retirements:

2021: 88

2022: 91

2023: 81

2024: 127

2025: 132

2026: 165

2027: 149

2028: 175

2029: 165

2030: 148

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Pilot Bases:

ANC, MIA, ONT, SDF

UPS Feeder Carriers:

Ameriflight

UPS also partners with several other feeder carriers with varying contract durations not listed.

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Pilot Pathway Program:

UPS Flight Path

Monthly Guarantee: 81.25 hours averaged (International Override: $6.50/hour)

Ex: 15+ Year Captain Minimum Compensation: $337.65 x 81.25 hours x 12 months = $329,209

Monthly Guarantee: 81.25 hours averaged (International Override: $4.50/hour)

Ex: 15+ Year First Officer Minimum Compensation: $239.38 x 81.25 hours x 12 months = $233,396

First Year First Officer Minimum Compensation: $49,072