Originally Posted by
John Carr
Ye his statement was pretty ignorant and painting with a broad brush. It could have applied a while ago, but not now. Just like OTHE places that wouldn't be considered many people's "first pick" historically but in a post 9/11 environment became much more desirable.
Not sure on K4, but I wouldn't say that about Atlas. Since around late 2010 they hire about 25-35% on average of the people that make it though the multi-phase process. And just like a legacy, those backgrounds can be VERY comprehensive, as well as made up of some very experienced guys that aren't these "damaged goods" you speak of. And just like a legacy, they hire from a broad range of backgrounds. It's been demonstrated, NOBODY seems to have a monopoly or a leg up on what their "perfect candidate" is.
And I'm sure SOMEBODY will make a sarcastic joke, but there's more than one former AF1 pilot at Atlas. But I'm sure those guys have "issues" (sarcasm).
Almost since their inception, IMO, Atlas has been a career job. The only discretionary aspect of that job is length of time away from home. I've always thought I'd enjoy Atlas flying. I know the Atlas guys I've met at various places including the 5 towns have all been good guys.