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Old 08-26-2013, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueHenFR8Dawg View Post
It doesn't seem to matter. Plenty of us heavy-ACMI guys haven't heard a peep while RJ and corporate guys have. With that, it just shows Atlas isn't "weighing" your background(ie. typed-heavy, 100's of Atlantic crossing, etc). Just read the ENTIRE thread, take good notes and be ready for the call. Good luck!
Is it possible they are slightly staying away from other ACMI guys because they dont have shiny heavy jet syndrome and have already been dragged around the world and thus might be wiser to the various scheduling and CBA games?
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Old 08-26-2013, 01:44 PM
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Fantastic to hear calls are going out. For those of you that inquired about getting an acknowledgement from Atlas HR, the automatic response is up and running. I resubmitted/updated my application today (embellishment, no----well, maybe a little) and received a response.

For those new folks sitting in the wait: I've submitted my CV during last year's opening 8/2012. I have updated every few months (showing interest but not at the stalker level). Attended a few job fairs/conferences. Networked my butt off.

As many have said before: Be ready for the test. Keep your game sharp (quite frankly, this will serve you well for any of the major interviews that are popping up, so this time spent is not a waste).

The posts and advice provided by the current Giant Drivers on this web board will serve you well. Best of luck to all----and if you really want it: Don't give up. There are a few folks on this board that kept at it for over 3 years.
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Old 08-26-2013, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Brokeasspot View Post
How long have you had your stuff into atlas? What's your times and background if you don't mind sharing?
No problem, I have about 7,000TT Most of the time is in SA227,B1900,EMB145. First applied last year and only updated at the beginning of summer or somewhere around that time.
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Old 08-26-2013, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by f10a View Post
Is it possible they are slightly staying away from other ACMI guys because they dont have shiny heavy jet syndrome and have already been dragged around the world and thus might be wiser to the various scheduling and CBA games?
I doubt that. Myself and a lot of other previous ACMI junkies are here, too.
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Old 08-26-2013, 02:17 PM
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That's great DHP, keep us posted brother!!!
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Old 08-26-2013, 02:21 PM
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I received the call from HR on Monday 19th. The call went just as has been described several times by other applicants. They are just making sure that you will fit into the Atlas "lifestyle" and that you have a basic understanding of their operation and how things work.

I was told that i would receive the link for the online EVAL on Tuesday but due to some technical issue they had I didn't get it until Thursday. Then when I finally went online to take the test there were issues with the test not being loaded up on the website. I contacted the system administrator and he quickly fixed it so the I could take the exam.

Be sure to fully prepare for the exam, even if you haven't received the call but you have an app with them start studying so that you will be ready once you do get the call. I don't think it is possible to prepare for this exam in just a couple of days.

Some of the areas covered in the exam;
- Jetstream
- Notams
- Drag
- GPS Aproaches
- LRC
- Approach plates
- NAT procedures
- Center of Gravity
- RVSM
- Visual Effects
- Pressure Altitude
- True Altitude

I did pass the exam and today I got the call for an interview on the 10th of September. I hope many more of you guys will get the call as well.

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Old 08-26-2013, 02:22 PM
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Thanks for all the insight! Great to hear they are taking pilots from all different backgrounds.
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Old 08-26-2013, 02:33 PM
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Zap, what's your background?
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Old 08-26-2013, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by f10a View Post
Is it possible they are slightly staying away from other ACMI guys because they dont have shiny heavy jet syndrome and have already been dragged around the world and thus might be wiser to the various scheduling and CBA games?
Not at all...plenty of ABX, WORLD, ASTAR, OMNI, etc guys with prior ACMI, big airplane experience.

HOWEVER (yes, I'm yelling!!), THEY ARE LOOKING FOR...

1. THE RIGHT PERSON, NOT THEIR RATINGS, ETC
2. SEE NO. 1 ABOVE...
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Old 08-26-2013, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Zap320 View Post
I received the call from HR on Monday 19th. The call went just as has been described several times by other applicants. They are just making sure that you will fit into the Atlas "lifestyle" and that you have a basic understanding of their operation and how things work.

I was told that i would receive the link for the online EVAL on Tuesday but due to some technical issue they had I didn't get it until Thursday. Then when I finally went online to take the test there were issues with the test not being loaded up on the website. I contacted the system administrator and he quickly fixed it so the I could take the exam.

Be sure to fully prepare for the exam, even if you haven't received the call but you have an app with them start studying so that you will be ready once you do get the call. I don't think it is possible to prepare for this exam in just a couple of days.

I did pass the exam and today I got the call for an interview on the 10th of September. I hope many more of you guys will get the call as well.

ZAP
The technical issues have happened before. Just be persistent but polite to get it straightened out. You did well because you were prepared. That will also get you through the interview.
Congrats and good luck.
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