Originally Posted by
BYOB
So you're saying that my desire to work at Atlas should trump my desire to fly the 747, and that my wife and I will have a better QOL if offered the 767?
I understand the training on the 74 isn't the greatest, but this is the first I've heard the term 'toxic' applied to the training program. That doesn't give a guy warm fuzzies.
I think all they are saying is, if you are coming to Atlas for the sole purpose of flying the 747, maybe you should look elsewhere. Due to the fact that you may get the 767 or because the "coolness" of the 74 will probably eventually wear off. More importantly, come to Atlas with the hope and intention of experiencing "everything else" Atlas has to offer. Such as "random" schedules(which I personally look forward to), large blocks of time away and home, gateway basing, etc.
I have heard things about the 747 training program and line culture from numerous sources. I take most of it with a grain of salt but I've heard plenty. I think there is a lot of good with the 76 side from the sounds of it but many seem to overlook it because of the shiny big jet syndrome. I have also only heard good things about the more progressive 767 training program. Only thing that would make me prefer the 747 is the pay. Otherwise my friends on the 767 really enjoy what they are doing and I assume have better seniority, relatively speaking.