UPS Airlines: pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Cargo airline (Part 121) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Louisville, Kentucky (911 Grade Lane, per the UPS first officer posting) |
| Bases | Not published on the pages checked |
| Aircraft | Not published on the pages checked |
| Published pilot minimums | Unrestricted ATP multi-engine; FAA First Class medical; FCC radiotelephone permit; passport; 1,500 h total fixed-wing; 1,000 h PIC in fixed-wing jet and/or multi-engine turboprop (military may add 0.3 per sortie) |
| Published pay | Not published |
| Hiring status | First officer posting R26031861 was marked filled when checked Oct 30, 2026; FlightPath I and II pathway programs via Ameriflight |
| Careers | www.jobs-ups.com/us/en/ups-flightpath-i |
Pilots are represented by the Independent Pilots Association (more than 3,400 pilots, per the IPA). Contract amendable Sep 1, 2025; talks in federal mediation (see the pilot contract tracker).
Source / last checked: www.jobs-ups.com/global/en/job/UPBUPSGLOBALR26031861EXTERNALENGLOBAL/F, www.jobs-ups.com/us/en/ups-flightpath-i, www.jobs-ups.com/us/en/ups-flightpath-ii, www.ipapilot.org/ · checked Oct 30, 2026. Fields marked "Not published" were not stated on the official source when we checked. Always confirm on the operator's site before applying.
FAQ
What are UPS Airlines's pilot minimums?
Unrestricted ATP multi-engine; FAA First Class medical; FCC radiotelephone permit; passport; 1,500 h total fixed-wing; 1,000 h PIC in fixed-wing jet and/or multi-engine turboprop (military may add 0.3 per sortie)
How much does UPS Airlines pay pilots?
UPS Airlines does not publish pilot pay on the official page we checked (Oct 30, 2026).