Originally Posted by
744driver
I am likely one of the last guys on this planet to defend our current conditions and our current CBA...but it is certainly better than what you are saying above, and what you may have experienced during your tenure here.
Are you sure your frustrations are not misplaced?...I agree that the CBA in 2003 was our first one, and woefully inadequate (heck, the current one is mostly made of Swiss cheese), but a lot of guys stuck it out, and built time in the airplanes (744 and 747 Classic) until they felt they had landed a better gig.
However, if you left on good terms from Atlas, there may be a way to get back here, if that is something you wish to pursue. Just a thought?!!
Good luck.
I did leave on good terms, actually great terms. I was with Atlas prior at a MX capacity so all in all I have been around Atlas since 1997. Back when Chowdry was still alive. I have thought about coming back but I'm just not sure. I hear the process is not what it was back when I got on. I was hired in 1999 as a F/E on the classic and upgraded to FO a year after. The interview was quite simple and the whacko test was also simple. I now hear you have to have come off the Space Shuttle in order to get back on....LOL. I do know many many great Captains that will recommend me but I am told that does not bypass the crazy phone and online test being administered. It would be nice if I could get a formal reaquaintance interview, shake some hands and get a class date....LOL
) We'll see what happens. I have a few guys checking in on this for me. Thanks for the luck wishes....I sure the heck need them!!!