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Forum: Freight Dogs
4th Nov 2013, 14:34
Replies: 4
Views: 12,825
Posted By upsfr8rcaptain

Q2: UPS international schedules

This question is too complicated, but I'll give parts of it a shot:

I've been flying mostly international flying for over 23 years at UPS. I do not care for the vast majority of our domestic back...
Forum: Freight Dogs
4th Nov 2013, 13:17
Replies: 4
Views: 12,825
Posted By upsfr8rcaptain

Q1Answer: domestic

Q1 Answer: for UPS domestic operations, flying operations occur during the weekdays only, leaving most weekends off for the pilots. We used to operate Saturday sorts, but our ground trucking system...
Forum: Freight Dogs
16th Oct 2012, 05:03
Replies: 47
Views: 15,506
Posted By upsfr8rcaptain

there's always more to the truth!

Another fact that website fails to note is the large number of European pilots and planes that DO fly intra-Europe for UPS. Star Airlines flies TEN B767 freighters intra-Europe under contract to UPS,...
Forum: Freight Dogs
15th Apr 2012, 19:15
Replies: 39
Views: 13,564
Posted By upsfr8rcaptain

I've done both jobs, and I can answer your...

I've done both jobs, and I can answer your question with an emphatic "no difference!"

Regardless whats on the other side of the cockpit door from me, I fly my freighter the exact same way: safely,...
Forum: Freight Dogs
22nd Mar 2012, 01:15
Replies: 99
Views: 31,128
Posted By upsfr8rcaptain

Not quite right, it is not cabotage

As everyone here knows, the flying rights granted to airlines are agreements made between the governments. There are several levels of flying rights, and UPS is probably operating under fifth...
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Mar 2012, 04:07
Replies: 99
Views: 31,128
Posted By upsfr8rcaptain

Someone's counting chickens before the eggs hatch!

I don't know BrowntailWhale, nor will I speak for him. I don't even know if he really IS a line UPS pilot or management. That said, as a 21 year plus UPS line Captain I can safely say he does not...
Forum: Freight Dogs
29th Sep 2011, 16:03
Replies: 36
Views: 27,819
Posted By upsfr8rcaptain

UPS currently has over 100 pilots on furlough,...

UPS currently has over 100 pilots on furlough, many of them off the MD11, so there are plenty of MD guys on the street looking for work. Best of luck to everyone!

Here's some information that was...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Sep 2011, 15:24
Replies: 30
Views: 16,302
Posted By upsfr8rcaptain

Tough call

:ugh:

As many have already posted: this is a tough call, but you're doing the right thing: asking for information so you can make an informed decision.

Obviously, this is a decision you will...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Nov 2008, 17:37
Replies: 48
Views: 11,923
Posted By upsfr8rcaptain

It's all about quality of life...

In the US for example it is rare to have a crew member live anywhere near they are based. Commuting and night stopping still plays a integral part in the daily lives of our friends in the US.


It...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2006, 00:57
Replies: 34
Views: 14,190
Posted By upsfr8rcaptain

Just Google: "British Airways FAA 747 fine"

11/4: British Airways is appealing a fine of US$ 25,000 imposed by the American Federal Aviation Authorities (FAA) regarding an incident on a Los Angeles-London flight in February 2005. Engine nr 2...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
21st May 2006, 01:59
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By upsfr8rcaptain

The Whitlow Letter

We've been through this at our ops, and this is your answer for the domestic flying American rule. :rolleyes: Cheers.




Lots of folks have heard the name, but what is the Whitlow letter and...
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