UPS | A300 First Officer

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UPS invites skilled aviation professionals to explore a rewarding opportunity within a Fortune Global 500 organization. UPS offers innovative possibilities, a rewarding culture, and talented teams dedicated to fostering professional growth. The company seeks individuals with a unique combination of skill and passion to help lead UPS into tomorrow. Roles are available to cultivate leadership skills and facilitate career advancement.

Job Description: Flight Qualified Leader

Flight Qualified Leaders are a talented group passionate about managing and leading a Flight Operations team. These aviation professionals operate UPS aircraft and contribute to the management and oversight of the UPS Airlines FAA Operating Certificate. They may be integral members of the Technical and Safety Teams, Daily Operations Team, Chief Pilot Division, and/or the Flight Training Division. Successful candidates will certify as a Flight Qualified Captain or First Officer on one of the UPS aircraft fleet types (B747, B757/B767, MD-11, or A300), with position assignments based on experience and qualifications.

This position requires a professional who embraces continuous learning through teamwork and possesses a strong desire to lead, fostering a culture of safety and service.

Required Qualifications:

• Holds a current, unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with an airplane category multi-engine class rating and English proficiency endorsement.
• Possesses a minimum of 3,500 total flight hours.
• Has a minimum of 1,000 hours of Pilot in Command (PIC) time in fixed-wing jet and/or fixed-wing multi-engine turboprop aircraft per 14 CFR 1.1.
• Holds a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Possesses an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Holds a valid passport and necessary documentation allowing entry into the U.S. after international flights.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be willing to self-relocate to the job location.

Note: Pilots who were not a 14 CFR Part 121 PIC on July 31, 2013, are required to have a minimum of 500 combined flight hours from the following categories. PIC hours in Part 121 operations do not count toward this total:

• Second in Command (SIC) in Part 121 operations.
• PIC in operations under 14 CFR 91.1053(a)(2)(i).
• PIC in operations under 14 CFR 135.243(a)(l).
• Up to a maximum of 500 hours of military PIC time in fixed-wing, multi-engine, turbine-powered, multicrew aircraft.

Note: Candidates meeting all other requirements but not the specific requirements of 14 CFR 121.436(a)(3) may still be considered based on overall aviation experience, potentially for an initial management First Officer role.

Note: UPS allows military candidates to add a plus (.3) per sortie factor to their logged flight time for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Possesses previous leadership or management experience in the military or aviation industry.
• Possesses previous training or instructor experience in the military or aviation industry.
• Experience as a 14 CFR Part 121 airline or other turbojet/turboprop instructor and/or airline or equivalent military management experience is desired.

Additional Information:

As part of the UPS pre-employment process for safety-sensitive positions, a drug screening is required. A negative test result must be received before placement in a safety-sensitive role (14 CFR Part 120.107). Testing will be conducted in accordance with 14 CFR Part 120.109(a)(5) and 14 CFR 120 Subpart E to detect substances including marijuana, cocaine, opiates, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines/methamphetamines.

Job Type: Permanent

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

Candidates 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.