
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.
UPS PILOT HIRING REQUIREMENTS
Accepting Applications: No
Minimum Flight Time Requirements:
Multi-engine ATP certificate
1,500 hours total time fixed-wing
Competitive Flight Time:
4,000 - 7,000 hours total time
1,000+ hours turbine PIC
Previous 121 or military
Pilot Career Services:
Application Link:
COMPANY INFORMATION
Fleet Type & Count:
AIRCRAFT | TOTAL | ORDERS |
---|---|---|
B-747-8 | 28 | - |
B-747-400 | 13 | - |
MD-11 | 42 | - |
A-300-600 | 52 | - |
B-767-300 | 80 | 19 |
B-757-200 | 75 | - |
Total | 290 | 19 |
Number of Pilots:
3,325
Mandatory Age 65 Retirements:
2022: 45
2023: 80
2024: 126
2025: 131
2026: 163
2027: 147
2028: 172
2029: 164
2030: 146
2031: 411
2032: 118
Pilot Bases:
ANC, MIA, ONT, SDF

UPS Feeder Carriers:
UPS also partners with several other feeder carriers with varying contract durations not listed.
Pilot Pathway Program:
UPS CAPTAIN PAY SCALES (Per Hour)
Monthly Guarantee: 81.25 hours averaged (International Override: $6.50/hour)
Ex: 15+ Year Captain Minimum Compensation: $361.69 x 81.25 hours x 12 months = $352,648
UPS FIRST OFFICER PAY SCALES (Per Hour)
Monthly Guarantee: 81.25 hours averaged (International Override: $4.50/hour)
Ex: 15+ Year First Officer Minimum Compensation: $256.42 x 81.25 hours x 12 months = $250,095
First Year First Officer Minimum Compensation: $52,562