Interviewed yesterday, an impressive group... 12 originally, but one had to re-schedule. Two Guard C17 guys, an Fighter guy from the USMC, several other former military now civilian, ASTAR, 747 operators, and DOD contractors flying overseas, as well as an experienced CA from a regional airline. Two USAFA grads in the group. Everyone was in sport coats and slacks with dress shirts, and two came with ties that took them off early on.
They said they're hiring rate is something like 60-70% of each interview group... but at times can be 100%.
They were going to slow down classes over the holiday but will resume in Jan, however they didn't indicate if they'd also slow down interviews over the holiday.
The interviews were very straight forward, no good cop / bad cop, no curve balls questions or anything unfair... just be yourself and that's all you can do. Answer as truthfully as you can and don't be canned, be a bit spontaneous. There was a technical which lasted 15 min and was partially instructional (we also went over a couple of missed questions from the on-line test); a panel interview with a line CA, an HR rep and a Management rep which was extremely casual and friendly in tone, and a one on one with a flight ops management captain to go over your background and experience. They were extremely efficient with time and keeping on schedule (a schedule which they gave us first thing in the morning).
Lunch was served around 1130 right there in the conference room / meeting area, and we met with a line captain / instructor pilot who gave us a bit of "life at Atlas" and took questions on everything from schedules, to call signs and what ACMI is vs CMI.. etc..
I'd give yourself a few extra min (we left hotel 30 min early) to get there, or at least recon the sight, as we did have one person show up late due to getting lost.
That's about it... for the most part this blog has been spot on and very helpful... I'd make sure anyone you know interviewing there reads it first.
Best of luck to all.