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I know that Atlas is/was in the process of transitioning crews off the classic. Rumor says that hiring will begin again when that process is complete... Anyone know when that might be?

Read this thread, ALL of it. It'll answer ANY and ALL questions you could possibly EVER have;

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/hiring-news/51254-atlas-air-hiring.html

And your question is answered in the last couple pages.

oh i will tell her.... probably emptying the pool over the next 1-3 months.... then perhaps some more hiring....

Thanks for the directions... Tough wading through it all. Hoping to join the party soon.

Thanks for the directions... Tough wading through it all. Hoping to join the party soon.

We would be doing you a disservice if we just posted a link and you just sent in a resume. Like a lot of others, I really didn't know what ACMI was all about when first found out about Atlas. I followed this thread religiously and still spent hours emailing/talking to Atlas pilots to make sure I understood as much as I could. Doing the homework was a huge help when I was caught off-guard by the phone interview - honestly I didn't think I was that competitive and wasn't expecting the call. I always enjoyed the spontaneity of corporate flying and the set schedule of the airlines, and for me, this is the perfect combination of the two. I've talked to many of my pilot friends who were interested, but only a few were really jazzed about it and pursued it. The others balked at the long trips, the lack of landings, etc. One guy seemed really pumped until we talked about the imputed income tax, and that was a deal-breaker to him. (It's been a non-issue for me so far) To each his own.

Reading the Hiring thread, I think you'll figure out pretty quickly if it sounds cool to you or if it's not your thing. If it sounds good, keep reading - you'll find tons of advice about every stage of the hiring process and about life out on line. You'll find many of us are more than willing to answer questions if you've done your homework. Good luck!

Does anyone have a gouge for Atlas?

Does anyone have a gouge for Atlas?

Yes...........

Read this thread, ALL of it. It'll answer ANY and ALL questions you could possibly EVER have;

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/hiring-news/51254-atlas-air-hiring.html

I noticed that DHL's aircraft into PHX go by "Giant". Just a few months ago it was Abex. Atlas too over?

"Giant" is Atlas's callsign.

Yes, that is Atlas's crews flying DHL aircraft....

Atlas has their own planes flying for DHL, some of which are painted in Atlas colours and go by an Atlas call sign, and others of which are painted in Polar colours and go by a Polar call sign. Atlas also operates DHL aircraft, which are painted in DHL colours, and I think (not sure) that they go by an Atlas call sign.

Atlas also flies using a number of other call signs. They also own aircraft that are flown by other airlines. And, they fly a growing number of passenger aircraft.

cliff
GRB

Since you are such a know it all Cliff....you left out the POLAR aircraft with DHL tails.... LOL

Isn't Atlas supposed to start hiring today? Thats what I heard but their website still says that aren't accepting apps. Can any insiders shed some light?

i think the app window will open today... patience.

i think the app window will open today... patience.
Patience. whats that? Ive been waiting 5 years for this industry to start turning around. I guess a few more hours wont kill me.

I first applied about a year ago and never heard anything, maybe this time I'll have better luck. I've been doing the overseas thing for the last few years while waiting for things to improve. I'm hoping things are finally getting better. We're all looking for that "last job" to hang our hat on. I'm hoping Atlas could be it for me.

I first applied about a year ago and never heard anything, maybe this time I'll have better luck. I've been doing the overseas thing for the last few years while waiting for things to improve. I'm hoping things are finally getting better. We're all looking for that "last job" to hang our hat on. I'm hoping Atlas could be it for me.


exwaterski......Well Said.....For me.....It Would be "That Last" Job.....Literally....

I hope we get that opportunity.

i think the app window will open today... patience.

Herc....will there be a link or just email HR? Thanks

Herc....will there be a link or just email HR? Thanks

Not sure that you will see anything other than the ONE statement you see......It seems like the game they are playing is that they are accepting Resumes'......NOW!

If you have the old E-Mail Address from the Last Resume's Acceptance period.....Great.....Send us your CURRENT Resume' Only.....

If we find that we STILL Have a COMPLETED Atlas PAQ for you ON FILE...We MAY contact YOU for a Phone Interview, and if we LIKE you, we will send you a link to the Online Technical Assesment.....

Then Based on that...They will go from there....

Not sure that you will see anything other than the ONE statement you see......It seems like the game they are playing is that they are accepting Resumes'......NOW!

If you have the old E-Mail Address from the Last Resume's Acceptance period.....Great.....Send us your CURRENT Resume' Only.....

If we find that we STILL Have a COMPLETED Atlas PAQ for you ON FILE...We MAY contact YOU for a Phone Interview, and if we LIKE you, we will send you a link to the Online Technical Assesment.....

Then Based on that...They will go from there....

No PAQ on file. Flew for Astar util the first of June

Herc....will there be a link or just email HR? Thanks

It was just my thoughts.... I am an April '11 reject... working for the "other" guys.

Does anyone have a good email address to send a resume to? Do they want an updated flight time form? (PDF form...)

crewjobs@atlasair.com seems to work. Don't use the (.) between crew and jobs.

Anyone know if the hiring window is still open?? Link at company site doesn't seem to work.

Anyone know if the hiring window is still open?? Link at company site doesn't seem to work.

This is the correct email:

crewjobs@atlasair.com

The one on the site appears to be a typo.

After I multiplied by 1.2, it did give me quite a few more hours than multiplying each sortie by .2, so I am definitely over the mins.

Since I don't retire until late next year, I should garner enough hours to be competitive.

I guess you guys know about the thread below, right? It has a lot of information about the interview, hiring process, lifestyle, etc...get a cup of coffee (or other adult beverage of your choice) and start reading this long (but very informative) thread...

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/hiring-news/51254-atlas-air-hiring.html

I guess you guys know about the thread below, right? It has a lot of information about the interview, hiring process, lifestyle, etc...get a cup of coffee (or other adult beverage of your choice) and start reading this long (but very informative) thread...

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/hiring-news/51254-atlas-air-hiring.html

Thanks 744driver, I have sat back with my iPad and a couple of adult beverages over the last few nights reading through this whole thread. It is because of this thread that Atlas has greatly intrigued me. Sounds a lot like the flying I've been doing the last 10 years, I love it!

Anyone else having trouble with the PAQ.pdf?
When I open it on my mac it is just a fancy design with circles and squares, no letters or words.

Anyone else having trouble with the PAQ.pdf?
When I open it on my mac it is just a fancy design with circles and squares, no letters or words.

That's the first disqualifier...No appleheads!!:D
(I keed! I keed!)

IT is supposedly working on it.....

Anyone else having trouble with the PAQ.pdf?
When I open it on my mac it is just a fancy design with circles and squares, no letters or words.

I downloaded Adobe Reader for my mac and that solved the problem.

Anyone else having trouble with the PAQ.pdf?
When I open it on my mac it is just a fancy design with circles and squares, no letters or words.

Yeah, it will not work with Preview. You need to download Adobe Reader. Works just fine then......good luck.

Anyone else having trouble with the PAQ.pdf?
When I open it on my mac it is just a fancy design with circles and squares, no letters or words.

I can only open it with Adobe Reader. Try downloading it and using Adobe Reader to open it. Preview and PDF Pen do not work well with it.

For the best info on Atlas Air hiring, go to this thread:

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/hiring-news/51254-atlas-air-hiring.html

Nevermind..............................

Any current Atlas pilots, question for you guys.
Do you guys have flts down to EZE? I see there is a handling agent down there. How often and what base gets them? HSV or MIA.
Thanks

Any current Atlas pilots, question for you guys.
Do you guys have flts down to EZE? I see there is a handling agent down there. How often and what base gets them? HSV or MIA.
Thanks

Atlas' schedule is customer driven for the most part, not scheduled. Why do you ask?

Yea similar to other ACMI. Just curious, family down there. I was hoping maybe more flights since freight forwarder there.

Atlas Air will be attending the Aero Crew Solutions pilot job fair in Chicago on Saturday September 8th. For more information please www.aerocrewsolutions.com/pilot-job-fair/ (http://www.aerocrewsolutions.com/pilot-job-fair/)

Minimums of 2000 TT, 500 hours of turbine, FAA Multi-Engine ATP Certificate, current First Class Medical, FCC Radio License, legally authorized to work in the US, no restrictions on international travel, Current passport, ability to pass a 10 year security background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Please have an online application filled out.

For more information please visit Atlas Air, Inc. (http://www.atlasair.com/aa/careers.asp)

Anybody knows what a competitive profile would currently be in this round of hiring?

In the past year or so, pilots have been hired with hours at or near the minimums.

The most determining factor seems to be knowledge of the company and its operations and your desire to work here.

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Knowledge = internal recs or serious knowledge w/ the company?

You are going to have to do the homework even IF you have a recommendation...all that friend can do for you is vouch for you, the rest is up to you.

Above might be obvious, but I stand by it.

You are going to have to do the homework even IF you have a recommendation...all that friend can do for you is vouch for you, the rest is up to you.

Above might be obvious, but I stand by it.

Knowledge with the company is acquirable... Recs not as much. What I meant asking was whether or not internal recs are a requisite without which you don't get called ?...

I was reading about some bar or restaurant that you guys hang out in down in MIA. I put my stuff in two weeks ago and would love to come work at Atlas. If anyone is down there and has free time, maybe I could stop by there and pick your brain about Atlas. I will be down there next week. PM me if anyone can help out. Thanks

Knowledge with the company is acquirable... Recs not as much. What I meant asking was whether or not internal recs are a requisite without which you don't get called ?...

Recs certainly can help, but many of us were hired without a single rec, myself included.

Recs certainly can help, but many of us were hired without a single rec, myself included.

+1. Apply even if you don't have the rec. I will say that it appears to help if you are type rated in a jet powered VW Bug!

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+1. Apply even if you don't have the rec. I will say that it appears to help if you are type rated in a jet powered VW Bug!

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I do and I did. However my jet is a CRJ-200 (plenty of us drivers) and my turbine pic time is relatively low (under 1k)... That's why I'm here asking to get an idea of what a competitive candidate is.

+1. Apply even if you don't have the rec. I will say that it appears to help if you are type rated in a jet powered VW Bug!

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:D

schone,

I had 300 CRJ PIC (downgraded CA), no internal recs. I know several RJ FOs with no PIC who've been hired. That said, 1/2 of my interview group and new hire class were RJ captains.

I do and I did. However my jet is a CRJ-200 (plenty of us drivers) and my turbine pic time is relatively low (under 1k)... That's why I'm here asking to get an idea of what a competitive candidate is.

Last year when I talked to the head of HR, she said 5000tt was the magic number even if you already exceed the required mins. So, IMHO, if you have 5k+ you're competitive.

Last year when I talked to the head of HR, she said 5000tt was the magic number even if you already exceed the required mins. So, IMHO, if you have 5k+ you're competitive.

If you have a pulse your're competitive

I have 12500 hours, 2600 jet pic, with heavy time, glass time, over 350 Atlantic crossings, and I'm current on the 747-400, and have over 9000 hours of part 121 time. Alas, I am 58 going on 59, and had a 4 year break in service. Think they'll call me?

I have 12500 hours, 2600 jet pic, with heavy time, glass time, over 350 Atlantic crossings, and I'm current on the 747-400, and have over 9000 hours of part 121 time. Alas, I am 58 going on 59, and had a 4 year break in service. Think they'll call me?

Apply and find out for yourself, you never know until you try.

I have 12500 hours, 2600 jet pic, with heavy time, glass time, over 350 Atlantic crossings, and I'm current on the 747-400, and have over 9000 hours of part 121 time. Alas, I am 58 going on 59, and had a 4 year break in service. Think they'll call me?

Depends ....

Can most of the other crewmembers that you fly with stand being in the same cockpit with you on a 15 hour trip?

:cool:

Thank you all for taking the time to reply to my question! I appreciate the comments.

I do have more than 5K... 5500 to be exact, so maybe ;] I'll cross my fingers!

I have 12500 hours, 2600 jet pic, with heavy time, glass time, over 350 Atlantic crossings, and I'm current on the 747-400, and have over 9000 hours of part 121 time. Alas, I am 58 going on 59, and had a 4 year break in service. Think they'll call me?

you have a huge upside. no, not your experience - that they'd only have to pay you for 7 years! I did hear of another geezer (mid-50s) being hired in the last go-round. Good luck!

Does anyone know when the interviews are going to commence at for this round of applications?

Thanks!

Does anyone know when the interviews are going to commence at for this round of applications?

Thanks!

They have been running new-hire classes every three weeks.

Does anyone have a super secret phone number at Atlas I could call just to see if they are even considering my application?

Does anyone have a super secret phone number at Atlas I could call just to see if they are even considering my application?

Can me and everyone else get that number too :rolleyes:

Does anyone have a super secret phone number at Atlas I could call just to see if they are even considering my application?

Not a really good idea these days...they follow the "don't call us, we'll call you" method of recruiting pilots.

Just be patient and keep plugging away at your daily life, and if they want to interview you, they will call...they will even leave messages, and give you a chance to get home from a trip, etc

Good luck.

Can me and everyone else get that number too :rolleyes:

sure.....867-5309. ;-)

sure.....867-5309. ;-)


Att Jenny rite??

Does anyone have a super secret phone number at Atlas I could call just to see if they are even considering my application?

If you submitted one, it's being considered. That said, calling the office won't work in your favor. They're inundated and a call may have a more negative effect.

I have 12500 hours, 2600 jet pic, with heavy time, glass time, over 350 Atlantic crossings, and I'm current on the 747-400, and have over 9000 hours of part 121 time. Alas, I am 58 going on 59, and had a 4 year break in service. Think they'll call me?

Isn't your delta retirement enough? Or your business at home? Why must you take a job from someone else who needs to feed their family?

Isn't your delta retirement enough? Or your business at home? Why must you take a job from someone else who needs to feed their family?


+1!

Or atleast give us young guys a chance please..... pretty please.

+1!

Or atleast give us young guys a chance please..... pretty please.

Ever occur to you young entitlement types that maybe some guy may have accumulated that time and done those crossings at ATA or someplace similar and finds themselves on the street at a late point in their career?

Or maybe you think everyone that has been in the business has socked back a couple mil. If you think that you better look at the trend of the industry over the last 2 decades.

Ever occur to you young entitlement types that maybe some guy may have accumulated that time and done those crossings at ATA or someplace similar and finds themselves on the street at a late point in their career?

Or maybe you think everyone that has been in the business has socked back a couple mil. If you think that you better look at the trend of the industry over the last 2 decades.


+1!!

And guess what? We actually have several ex-Delta guys that have been at Atlas for several years now...great guys to fly with, great to share a beer with on a layover...If you are qualified, Atlas will hire you.

So, let's all move on...Atlas casts a pretty wide net. If you have what they want, you're in.

Ever occur to you young entitlement types that maybe some guy may have accumulated that time and done those crossings at ATA or someplace similar and finds themselves on the street at a late point in their career?

Or maybe you think everyone that has been in the business has socked back a couple mil. If you think that you better look at the trend of the industry over the last 2 decades.

I know exactly what I was talking about, apparently you don't. I have no problem with someone who got screwed at ATA, however, this person was not the case. Sounds like someone's still bitter Southwest didn't give them a job.

So, I guess those guys that we have at Atlas that turned down recalls from several now-called Legacy airlines are in the same group by your calculation?

Bottom line is that if you meet the requirements, Atlas is going to interview and hire what they perceive to be the best candidates...period.

Please don't make this an issue as it is out of our hands...

Can we please move on from this line of discussion? It doesn't serve any purpose...

He cashed out of Delta at 56 and also owns a taxi cab company in Boston (15+ cabs). He is doing fine in his pajamas without flying.

Ever occur to you young entitlement types that maybe some guy may have accumulated that time and done those crossings at ATA or someplace similar and finds themselves on the street at a late point in their career?

Or maybe you think everyone that has been in the business has socked back a couple mil. If you think that you better look at the trend of the industry over the last 2 decades.

He cashed out of Delta at 56 and also owns a taxi cab company in Boston (15+ cabs). He is doing fine in his pajamas without flying.

Good for him. Is he willing to do the MSP-TOL-CVG-TOL-MSP run on the back side of the clock? Are you?

Qualifications may get you the interview, but it won't get you the job. I met cargo/mil/airline guys in my interview group who were, on paper, light-years more qualified than I was, but didn't get an offer.

IMO, attitude is far more important. Be careful you don't come across as bitter, especially over things you'll never control.

Are interviews currently being conducted or are they still drawing from the pool?

Talked to them at a job fair back in 2010, but finally met their requirements a few months ago (finally got the ATP). Have 6k total, but no TPIC so I know I'm not the most competitive.

Can we please move on from this line of discussion? It doesn't serve any purpose...

I can't for the life of me figure out why people are even STILL posting/asking questions here when they've been directed to the uber thread elsewhere.

Are interviews currently being conducted or are they still drawing from the pool?

Talked to them at a job fair back in 2010, but finally met their requirements a few months ago (finally got the ATP). Have 6k total, but no TPIC so I know I'm not the most competitive.

They cast a wide net. Put your stuff in!

They cast a wide net. Put your stuff in!

Put it in a couple weeks ago. Glad to hear they take from all backgrounds.

I can't for the life of me figure out why people are even STILL posting/asking questions here when they've been directed to the uber thread elsewhere.

Remember the guys in high school and college that never read the assigned book, and instead (in may day, at least) read the Cliff's Notes version...

Some of these questions have been discussed before...and in case someone on this thread has been on the moon lately...here is the location.

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/hiring-news/51254-atlas-air-hiring.html

Sorry about the sarcasm...but OMG!!

Remember the guys in high school and college that never read the assigned book, and instead (in may day, at least) read the Cliff's Notes version...

Some of these questions have been discussed before...and in case someone on this thread has been on the moon lately...here is the location.

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/hiring-news/51254-atlas-air-hiring.html

Sorry about the sarcasm...but OMG!!

You coulda' just quoted post #28 and saved yourself the typing ;)

OK, that was funny. But I am short on good, solid sacrastic company lately. My 8 and 10-year olds just don't really get it.

Cheers,

Timmy

You coulda' just quoted post #28 and saved yourself the typing ;)

Dude, I can't even remember my last post...much less 60 posts ago on a thread that shouldn't exist!!

Somebody, please make this thread go away...just a duplication of effort, and waste of everyone's time.

Over and out...!!

Somebody, please make this thread go away...just a duplication of effort, and waste of everyone's time.


Hey, anybody know if Atlas is hiring?

:D

Hey, anybody know if Atlas is hiring?

:D

If you don't show up wearing Gucci's...forget it...:D

Good for him. Is he willing to do the MSP-TOL-CVG-TOL-MSP run on the back side of the clock? Are you?

Qualifications may get you the interview, but it won't get you the job. I met cargo/mil/airline guys in my interview group who were, on paper, light-years more qualified than I was, but didn't get an offer.

IMO, attitude is far more important. Be careful you don't come across as bitter, especially over things you'll never control.
Been there done that! Should I put that on my resume......

you have a huge upside. no, not your experience - that they'd only have to pay you for 7 years! I did hear of another geezer (mid-50s) being hired in the last go-round. Good luck!

"Geezer" that's funny....

Hey, can anybody tell me anything about Atlas?




















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(KIDDING!:D:D)

Did anybody get any calls from Atlas?

I'm childly hopeful even though I realize I'm so low on experience comparing to all you heavy types with oceanic crossings.

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/hiring-news/51254-atlas-air-hiring.html

Please go to the link above for answers regarding Atlas...I realize the thread is very long but (IMHO) it should be required reading for anyone who is interested in Atlas (or any other ACMI operator).

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/hiring-news/51254-atlas-air-hiring.html

Please go to the link above for answers regarding Atlas...I realize the thread is very long but (IMHO) it should be required reading for anyone who is interested in Atlas (or any other ACMI operator).

Well played my man, well played :D

good link. interesting write up

Hey, can anybody tell me anything about Atlas?




















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(KIDDING!:D:D)

Dont tell me your thinking of going back. One DHL horsephucking wasn't enough???