Interview Questions

Theotokos · November 30th, 2005, 23:28

This is not an aviation interview but I though it apt to post this question here. I am applying for a labour position at UPS--hopefully their datebase entry due to my fast typing skills or package handling. I would even like to load the planes. I suppose I have two questions though.

1) If they ask me somthing like, "What position would you like to have?" would it be okay to say somthing like, "Well the database position is apt for me as I am a fast typist, but I also am willing to do manual labour. However, I was wondering if it would be possible for me to work around the planes. I am stuyding to be a pilot and thought that it may be a good expereince."

2) Will just a general position at UPS during college perhaps help me have some status in the company if I ever did want to apply as a pilot? Perhpaps some of you UPS pilots would know this one. I know UPS is hard to get into.

Also, I will start schools in January 2006. Now the guy I talked to at the flight school tried to do college, flight training, and UPS at the same time and it about killed him--literally. He fell asleep at the wheel and was involved in a car crash. All I could say was, "At least it was not in a plane." I am willing to try managing these and will quite UPS if I find it too difficult. UPS is only 4 hour shifts and maybe I could work out the kinks with my boss. UPS is very good to students, so they may be willing to work with me. Sorry for the long post and any feedback would be appreciated.

DE727UPS · December 1st, 2005, 01:24

"Will just a general position at UPS during college perhaps help me have some status in the company if I ever did want to apply as a pilot? Perhpaps some of you UPS pilots would know this one. I know UPS is hard to get into'

Sorry, but working the ramp for UPS won't help you get a flying job. I promise UPS will work your butt off and ask you for more. It's hard work. The only advantage would be that you're in SDF and there are a lot of UPS pilots around. Do whatever it takes to make friends with one and if you're lucky, it could turn into a recommendation someday. Not until you have 1000 PIC turbine, though. I'm amazed that no rampers ever come up to shoot the breeze and express an interest in the cockpit or the career. Maybe they are told not to, or are too busy, I don't know, but it NEVER happens. Perhaps you will be the the one to break the mold.

If you can work UPS while getting a college education and flying, more power to ya. Things in SDF are gonna keep getting bigger with the addition of the Menlo flying.

Theotokos · December 1st, 2005, 16:44

Thanks for the response. Now it looks like my mom may able to get a job at her work in the kitchen. I am going tommorow to fill out an application and talk to the manager. And I can work around my schedule. My mom said the manager said I would be able to work from 5 PM - 8PM or so. Only a few hours but that is all I need. I am not looking to make a bunch. Just a little extra money. The flight school is only a few hours from my mom's work so it would be easy to go there from flight school. I may still look into UPS but this looks promising also. Thans for the advice though.

November 30th, 2005, 23:28	#1
Theotokos Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: BRY/KLOU/KSDF Posts: 481	Interview Questions This is not an aviation interview but I though it apt to post this question here. I am applying for a labour position at UPS--hopefully their datebase entry due to my fast typing skills or package handling. I would even like to load the planes. I suppose I have two questions though. 1) If they ask me somthing like, "What position would you like to have?" would it be okay to say somthing like, "Well the database position is apt for me as I am a fast typist, but I also am willing to do manual labour. However, I was wondering if it would be possible for me to work around the planes. I am stuyding to be a pilot and thought that it may be a good expereince." 2) Will just a general position at UPS during college perhaps help me have some status in the company if I ever did want to apply as a pilot? Perhpaps some of you UPS pilots would know this one. I know UPS is hard to get into. Also, I will start schools in January 2006. Now the guy I talked to at the flight school tried to do college, flight training, and UPS at the same time and it about killed him--literally. He fell asleep at the wheel and was involved in a car crash. All I could say was, "At least it was not in a plane." I am willing to try managing these and will quite UPS if I find it too difficult. UPS is only 4 hour shifts and maybe I could work out the kinks with my boss. UPS is very good to students, so they may be willing to work with me. Sorry for the long post and any feedback would be appreciated.

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December 1st, 2005, 01:24	#2
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,481	"Will just a general position at UPS during college perhaps help me have some status in the company if I ever did want to apply as a pilot? Perhpaps some of you UPS pilots would know this one. I know UPS is hard to get into' Sorry, but working the ramp for UPS won't help you get a flying job. I promise UPS will work your butt off and ask you for more. It's hard work. The only advantage would be that you're in SDF and there are a lot of UPS pilots around. Do whatever it takes to make friends with one and if you're lucky, it could turn into a recommendation someday. Not until you have 1000 PIC turbine, though. I'm amazed that no rampers ever come up to shoot the breeze and express an interest in the cockpit or the career. Maybe they are told not to, or are too busy, I don't know, but it NEVER happens. Perhaps you will be the the one to break the mold. If you can work UPS while getting a college education and flying, more power to ya. Things in SDF are gonna keep getting bigger with the addition of the Menlo flying.

December 1st, 2005, 16:44	#3
Theotokos Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: BRY/KLOU/KSDF Posts: 481	Thanks for the response. Now it looks like my mom may able to get a job at her work in the kitchen. I am going tommorow to fill out an application and talk to the manager. And I can work around my schedule. My mom said the manager said I would be able to work from 5 PM - 8PM or so. Only a few hours but that is all I need. I am not looking to make a bunch. Just a little extra money. The flight school is only a few hours from my mom's work so it would be easy to go there from flight school. I may still look into UPS but this looks promising also. Thans for the advice though.