Flight Qualified Leader

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Flight Qualified Leaders are a talented group of individuals passionate about managing and leading a Flight Operations team. These aviation professionals fly UPS aircraft and help manage and oversee the UPS Airlines FAA Operating Certificate. They are a part of our Technical and Safety Teams, Daily Operations Team, Chief Pilot Division, and/or our Flight Training Division. Join them and you’ll certify as a Flight Qualified Captain or First Officer, depending on experience, on one of the UPS aircraft fleet types (B747, B757/B767, MD-11, or A300), where you’ll be assigned a position based on your experience, qualifications, and available openings.

• Strong desire to be a leader that owns a culture of safety and service, by being a professional who embraces continuous learning through teamwork
• Previous leadership/management experience in the military or aviation industry
• Current unrestricted ATP certificate with an airplane category multi‑engine class rating and English proficiency endorsement
• Minimum of 4,000 total flight hours
• Minimum of 1,000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) hours in fixed‑wing jet and/or fixed‑wing multi‑engine turboprop per 14 CFR
• 1.1 and 14 CFR (corrected)
• 121.436
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
• Valid passport and documentation allowing entry into the U.S. after an international flight
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

• 121.436 allows prospective Pilot in Command (PIC) to apply flight experience accrued in Part 121 operations prior to July 31 2013 towards meeting the PIC qualification.
• 121.436(a)(3) specifies a 1,000‑hour experience threshold for PIC in Part 121 operations.
• 121.436(d) permits use of PIC flight time obtained before July 31 2013 to satisfy the 1,000‑hour requirement.
• 121.436(e) grants exemption for pilots who were actively serving as PIC in Part 121 operations on July 31 2013.
• Credit of 500 hours of military flight time is allowed under certain conditions, as outlined in 121.436(b) and (c).

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Previous training/instructor experience in the military or aviation industry
• 14 CFR Part 121 airline or other turbojet/turboprop instructor experience and/or airline or equivalent military management experience is desired
• Willingness to self‑relocate to job location

As part of the UPS pre‑employment process for a safety‑sensitive position, a drug screen is required. UPS must receive a negative test result before you can be put into a safety‑sensitive position. The test complies with 14 CFR Part 120.107 and Part 120.109(a)(5). It screens for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, opioids, PCP, amphetamines, methamphetamines, and related metabolites.

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. UPS is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing – Airlines and Aviation