Originally Posted by
Clarence Oveur
Thanks for all the replies. I am still very interested in Atlas for hanging up my hat. I will definitely try for a second attempt. Now I'm just wondering what I should do in the meantime. I'm happy where I am but I am only flying ATRs( which is our largest plane ) and no international other than Canada. Not sure if jumping to somenone else with heavies and intl work would look better or just staying put and trying again. I just don't know what dinged me . Probably a little of everything.
Sorry to hear about the "bad" letter, Clarence. I got one too.
I wouldn't take it personal. They have shot down lots of good dudes that would have been a great fit at Atlas. No one knows exactly how they weight everything in the final tally. It would be nice if they would tell you where you lost points, though. Won't happen due to liability concerns, unfortunately.
I don't know that it would be worthwhile for you to go somewhere else just to get the international experience. What if you do and get shot down again? You said that you are happy where you are, so I would only go somewhere that you would want to stay long term.
I think World is hiring, should provide a similar quality of life to Atlas. Basing at World is better, but you have to airline around the world in coach (ouch). I think they have a training contract though. That's enough of a reason for me not to apply.
Atlas has hired a lot of regional guys. Every single one in my interview group is in the pool now.
Good luck next time!