What is atlas really looking for?
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What is atlas really looking for?
Hey guys,
I have atlas's posted minimum qualifications and bearly more.
2200 Total Time and about 700 Turbine. All the turbine time is EMB-145 SIC.
I have no degree, and only 1 year expirence at a 121 carrier flying the EMB-145.... as far away from heavy's as possible in a jet I think lol.
Anyway, do I actually have a shot or is there a higher expirence bracket out there thats more their target?
I hear they hire regional FO's and are losing captains to domestic legacy carriers due to familys, schedules, pay, and quality of life. Is that true?
Anyone have some links to sample resumes/templates I can base my resume off of? My current 121 resume format sucks in my opinion and i'd like to work up a shiny new one.
I have atlas's posted minimum qualifications and bearly more.
2200 Total Time and about 700 Turbine. All the turbine time is EMB-145 SIC.
I have no degree, and only 1 year expirence at a 121 carrier flying the EMB-145.... as far away from heavy's as possible in a jet I think lol.
Anyway, do I actually have a shot or is there a higher expirence bracket out there thats more their target?
I hear they hire regional FO's and are losing captains to domestic legacy carriers due to familys, schedules, pay, and quality of life. Is that true?
Anyone have some links to sample resumes/templates I can base my resume off of? My current 121 resume format sucks in my opinion and i'd like to work up a shiny new one.
#3
I can't speak for Atlas specifically, as I don't work there, but in general, this will ALWAYS hold you back, especially if your competitors have one. I know you specifically mentioned Atlas, but the legacy carriers, to include SWA, won't even look at you without one. Combined with your relative lack of experience, you are not competitive.
Yes, Atlas will hire SIC-only pilots, but the ones I know that got hired all had degrees. I don't know if that's a cardinal rule with them, but if I were you, I'd get to solving that problem ASAP.
Yes, Atlas will hire SIC-only pilots, but the ones I know that got hired all had degrees. I don't know if that's a cardinal rule with them, but if I were you, I'd get to solving that problem ASAP.
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Bwahaha, but did you meet megan fox's minimum qualifications?
I get your point but then why post 2000tt and 500 turbine as the minimums if you have no intention of going for that?
Anyone new hired or interviewed there recently, what is the realistic average experience bracket for new hires?
Answers without sarcasem please.
I get your point but then why post 2000tt and 500 turbine as the minimums if you have no intention of going for that?
Anyone new hired or interviewed there recently, what is the realistic average experience bracket for new hires?
Answers without sarcasem please.
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Bwahaha, but did you meet megan fox's minimum qualifications?
I get your point but then why post 2000tt and 500 turbine as the minimums if you have no intention of going for that?
Anyone new hired or interviewed there recently, what is the realistic average experience bracket for new hires?
Answers without sarcasem please.
I get your point but then why post 2000tt and 500 turbine as the minimums if you have no intention of going for that?
Anyone new hired or interviewed there recently, what is the realistic average experience bracket for new hires?
Answers without sarcasem please.
I won't say you have no chance, but you will need good recommendations and a trip to job fair most likely.
#6
I can't speak for Atlas specifically, as I don't work there, but in general, this will ALWAYS hold you back, especially if your competitors have one. I know you specifically mentioned Atlas, but the legacy carriers, to include SWA, won't even look at you without one. Combined with your relative lack of experience, you are not competitive.
Yes, Atlas will hire SIC-only pilots, but the ones I know that got hired all had degrees. I don't know if that's a cardinal rule with them, but if I were you, I'd get to solving that problem ASAP.
Yes, Atlas will hire SIC-only pilots, but the ones I know that got hired all had degrees. I don't know if that's a cardinal rule with them, but if I were you, I'd get to solving that problem ASAP.
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I can't speak for Atlas specifically, as I don't work there, but in general, this will ALWAYS hold you back, especially if your competitors have one. I know you specifically mentioned Atlas, but the legacy carriers, to include SWA, won't even look at you without one. Combined with your relative lack of experience, you are not competitive.
Yes, Atlas will hire SIC-only pilots, but the ones I know that got hired all had degrees. I don't know if that's a cardinal rule with them, but if I were you, I'd get to solving that problem ASAP.
Yes, Atlas will hire SIC-only pilots, but the ones I know that got hired all had degrees. I don't know if that's a cardinal rule with them, but if I were you, I'd get to solving that problem ASAP.
Atlas doesn't expressly say they require one and its a nitch place... the lifestyle isnt for everyone I wonder when/if they are gonna be feeling the pilot shortage. Before legacy does I would imagine.
Im sure im not competitive now, but my experience goes up while their bracket comes down. So, the idea is to estimate a point in time where those two values will come together.
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Job fair! Awesome idea, where is a good place to hear about upcoming job fairs?
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Last edited by andreas500; 07-30-2014 at 02:24 PM. Reason: clarity
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What is atlas really looking for?
Would it be worth moving from a regional jet to an Atlas heavy? Would that accelerate getting a job with a legacy even though all my time (mil heavy & regional CRJ) is SIC? I understand the pay is obviously better, but the schedule will be brutal! Would it be worth it to be away from the family?
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