Atlas Air Hiring
09-03-2015, 11:53 AM
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Joined APC: Jul 2008
Position: Ex USAF, ex-ATA , currently Atlas Air 747 CA
Posts: 324
Originally Posted by sinsilvia666
Hello all, interested in applying here, (applied a year or two ago) just had a few questions;
1. Does atlas dh you to/from work? Or do most folks jumpseat for usual commute?
(Friend at kalitta gets this so wasn't sure if thats how atlas does it)
2. Whats does a schedule look like on average for most folks? (From what I gather 17 days on)
3. Any other gotchas or things to look for?
(Current time to get past IOE? Do your monthly days get extended often?)
Appreciate the feedback !
1. Does atlas dh you to/from work? Or do most folks jumpseat for usual commute?
(Friend at kalitta gets this so wasn't sure if thats how atlas does it)
2. Whats does a schedule look like on average for most folks? (From what I gather 17 days on)
3. Any other gotchas or things to look for?
(Current time to get past IOE? Do your monthly days get extended often?)
Appreciate the feedback !
The short version:
1.) Yes via the gateway program
2.) It varies widely
3.) the answer to this is longer. First of all. The answers to these and a myriad of other questions are just a short search function away in this thread. Leafing back just a dozen pages or so will bring a wealth of information. I don't mean to be terse, but a bit of homework will yield a lot of information out of this thread; it's been going for years now.
09-03-2015, 11:59 AM
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Joined APC: Aug 2015
Position: CRJ CA
Posts: 83
... and this thread has a wealth of information on just about any Atlas question you can think of!
BTW ... any current Atlas pilots living in the PDX area that would like to chat over a cup of coffee? Feel free to PM me. Thanks.
BTW ... any current Atlas pilots living in the PDX area that would like to chat over a cup of coffee? Feel free to PM me. Thanks.
Last edited by FlyingAnvil; 09-03-2015 at 12:12 PM.
09-03-2015, 12:12 PM
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Joined APC: May 2010
Position: B767 CA
Posts: 1,100
Originally Posted by sinsilvia666
Hello all, interested in applying here, (applied a year or two ago) just had a few questions;
1. Does atlas dh you to/from work? Or do most folks jumpseat for usual commute?
(Friend at kalitta gets this so wasn't sure if thats how atlas does it)
2. Whats does a schedule look like on average for most folks? (From what I gather 17 days on)
3. Any other gotchas or things to look for?
(Current time to get past IOE? Do your monthly days get extended often?)
Appreciate the feedback !
1. Does atlas dh you to/from work? Or do most folks jumpseat for usual commute?
(Friend at kalitta gets this so wasn't sure if thats how atlas does it)
2. Whats does a schedule look like on average for most folks? (From what I gather 17 days on)
3. Any other gotchas or things to look for?
(Current time to get past IOE? Do your monthly days get extended often?)
Appreciate the feedback !
Sorry, couldn't resist!! Try the link below...but please don't come to Atlas if you haven't done your homework -- you will be disappointed and I can almost guarantee you will end up leaving, thereby wasting your time, Atlas' time, and will have succeeded in taking up a slot that someone else would have happily filled in your place.
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/hi...ir-hiring.html
Good luck.
09-03-2015, 02:39 PM
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Joined APC: Jun 2007
Posts: 664
I went through about the last 50 pages before hence putting some info behind the questions to verify. I try to do as much homework as possible before applying. But between flying 135 over 20 days a months its hard to keep anything straight.
In addition I know all of zero people at atlas so its tough to get a good feel of that operator in particular vs another, which can very greatly, however cargo is a side I been wanting to fly for years.
In addition I know all of zero people at atlas so its tough to get a good feel of that operator in particular vs another, which can very greatly, however cargo is a side I been wanting to fly for years.
09-03-2015, 03:09 PM
Company Man
Joined APC: Sep 2015
Posts: 16
Originally Posted by sinsilvia666
I went through about the last 50 pages before hence putting some info behind the questions to verify. I try to do as much homework as possible before applying. But between flying 135 over 20 days a months its hard to keep anything straight.
In addition I know all of zero people at atlas so its tough to get a good feel of that operator in particular vs another, which can very greatly, however cargo is a side I been wanting to fly for years.
In addition I know all of zero people at atlas so its tough to get a good feel of that operator in particular vs another, which can very greatly, however cargo is a side I been wanting to fly for years.
Being that this is my last day with a regional, I kinda think I know where you are coming from.
Ok, 17 days on.....well, if it's anything like the military was, plan on 19 days on. But don't think of it as "can you handle 17 days on the road", but can you handle 13 days in a row at home?
You've commuted as a regional guy, well Atlas will get you a ticket from your "gateway" airport. (Major airport) So you can kiss the days of jumpseating and hoping you get a seat on the flight to get to work good bye.
Now, I've not started with them, but after 6 months of regional life/airport living, is for the better.
09-03-2015, 03:15 PM
Company Man
Joined APC: Sep 2015
Posts: 16
Originally Posted by KCav8er
Although I'm waiting for a class date for Atlas, I'll try to address your concerns from my point of view....
Being that this is my last day with a regional, I kinda think I know where you are coming from.
Ok, 17 days on.....well, if it's anything like the military was, plan on 19 days on. But don't think of it as "can you handle 17 days on the road", but can you handle 13 days in a row at home?
You've commuted as a regional guy, well Atlas will get you a ticket from your "gateway" airport. (Major airport) So you can kiss the days of jumpseating and hoping you get a seat on the flight to get to work good bye.
Now, I've not started with them, but after 6 months of regional life/airport living, is for the better.
Being that this is my last day with a regional, I kinda think I know where you are coming from.
Ok, 17 days on.....well, if it's anything like the military was, plan on 19 days on. But don't think of it as "can you handle 17 days on the road", but can you handle 13 days in a row at home?
You've commuted as a regional guy, well Atlas will get you a ticket from your "gateway" airport. (Major airport) So you can kiss the days of jumpseating and hoping you get a seat on the flight to get to work good bye.
Now, I've not started with them, but after 6 months of regional life/airport living, is for the better.
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