Originally Posted by
744driver
Guys, there is more to Ocean Crossings than just the crossing and navigation checks...My opinion is that Atlas is using this type of question to establish the candidate's experience at the 1,001 things to consider when you are away from radar coverage, English-speaking controllers, unfamiliar weather systems, etc.
Indeed, it can be a whole new arena for those that haven't done it. As well as probably try to patience of an LCA, or a seat support/IOE FO if the "newbie" has a slow leaning curve. Yet despite this, they continue to hire "RJ drivers" as well as turn them down. As well as continue to hire those with heavy/widebody experience, as well as turn them down also.
Which would lead one to conclude that at the end of the day, it's about the quality of the candidate and their overall score. As well as whether or not the HR reps think the the candidate is a good fit for Atlas, and the line pilot on the face to face portion thinks he/she can stand to hang with said candidate for a monthly pattern.
Originally Posted by
dvd1
Would ATLAS consider a guy with a 744 type (and maybe 500hrs SIC time on type) and no turbine PIC whatsoever? also 737CL SIC time...
Is turbine PIC a really must?
Read the requirements, not mandatory anymore. Of course the more comprehensive the resume, the better it looks in a competitive environment. But an FO I flew with didn't have ANY turbine PIC and got hired. Granted, he did have a very very strong internal rec. But just to point out, he still had to get himself through the all the pre interview filters, as well as the interview itself to secure the job. He's a good guy, solid pilot, and I'd fly with him anytime.